285 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The three-story, five-unit tenement at 285 Court Street in Carroll Gardens, built in 1931 and currently owned by Gregory Katz, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly regarding sanitation and pest management. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage as recently as September 2023, though HPD inspections found no violations in this instance. The building has a documented history of food establishment violations, primarily between 2021-2023, including issues with food worker hygiene and improper food handling practices.

A significant safety concern was addressed in 2022 when flower pots obstructing fire escape egress from the third balcony were cited as a violation, though this was subsequently certified as corrected. Recent inspections and service requests indicate ongoing challenges with vermin control, including rat activity noted in March 2025. The building has shown intermittent problems with waste management and sanitation, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code complaints.

However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting record showing minimal infestations, with the most recent period (2023-2024) reporting zero infested units. The Department of Buildings issued a violation in 2023 regarding failure to file for the 2022 external low pressure inspection, though this was later dismissed. While the building has weathered various maintenance issues over the years, most recent complaints appear to be primarily focused on sanitation and pest management rather than structural or safety concerns.