250 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

This four-story, five-unit residential building located at 250 4th Avenue in Gowanus, owned by Joseph Cohen, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over the past several years, most notably with unsanitary conditions and heating issues. The most recent cluster of complaints in August 2023 involved pests, mold, a malfunctioning refrigerator, and a toilet problem, though inspections resulted in no violations being issued. These followed a pattern of similar pest-related complaints in 2021-2022, indicating an ongoing maintenance issue that has affected multiple units.

The building has also faced several heating-related emergencies, with reports in 2021 and 2022 documenting heat and hot water problems, though these were generally resolved promptly. Of particular concern are two open violations from August 2023 in apartment 1R regarding defective plaster surfaces and a non-functional carbon monoxide detector. Prior to these recent issues, the building had several department of buildings complaints about an illegal conversion and boiler problems in 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access to fully investigate these concerns.

Historical records from 2019 show similar access issues regarding a certificate of occupancy complaint. Notably, while there have been multiple pest-related complaints, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past eight reporting periods (2019-2024), suggesting effective management of this particular issue. The building's maintenance history indicates a pattern of recurring unsanitary conditions and heating system problems, with some violations remaining open as of the latest records. The property was built in 1931 and classed as a two-family house, though it currently contains five units.