259 Wyckoff Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The 3-story, 6-unit building at 259 Wyckoff Street in Boerum Hill, owned by Marc Cohen, has experienced recurring issues with building-wide heating systems and unsanitary conditions over the past several years. Most recently, in September 2024, multiple complaints about pest infestations were filed and subsequently investigated by HPD, though no violations were found.

The building has a documented history of heating problems, with three separate complaints in November 2023 and multiple incidents in early 2022, including periods when HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the reported conditions. Structural maintenance issues have also been recorded, with several open violations as of 2024 related to door self-closing mechanisms at building entrances and vestibules, though some violations were previously closed between 2023-2024. The building's maintenance history shows attention to pest management, with bedbug reports filed in 2021, 2023, and most recently in 2024, showing no current infestations and the previous 2020 issues involving all units being resolved.

Other violations have included garbage storage concerns in 2022 and a specific heating violation for Apartment 3 in March 2022. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, the current bedbug reports and recent HPD inspections suggest that the property management has been addressing these concerns, with the most recent violations primarily focusing on door hardware rather than tenant health or safety matters. The building's age and classification as an "OLD LAW TENEMENT" suggest it is subject to specific NYC housing maintenance regulations, which appear to be monitored through regular HPD inspections and violation notices.