290 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

290 Van Brunt Street is a three-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Red Hook, built in 1899 and currently owned by Hamood Almas Algofi. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2023, with three separate complaints filed regarding the entire building (October 2023 and February 2023) and one for an individual apartment (March 2023).

While there were some instances of restored heat and hot water reported, including one emergency response where HPD could not gain access for inspection, these recurring issues are notable. In mid-2023, there were additional concerns regarding water leaks and ceiling issues, specifically in the kitchen of the first-floor apartment, though no violations were ultimately issued for these complaints. The building has had several Housing Maintenance Code violations over the past few years, with the most recent inspection in April 2024 noting an issue with the annual bedbug report filing.

Earlier violations from early 2023 included problems with self-closing doors at the public hall and entrance, and missing heating system notice requirements, all of which were subsequently addressed and closed. The property has maintained a bedbug-free status in recent reporting periods, with the 2024 report showing zero infested units and no instances of eradication or re-infestation. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, many complaints have been resolved through HPD inspections, though some persistence of these issues is evident from the need to file multiple complaints.