86 Coffey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The three-story, 12-unit residential building at 86 Coffey Street in Red Hook, owned by Cynthia Gonzalez, has experienced several maintenance and health issues in recent years. The most pressing current concern is a rat sighting reported in May 2025, which resulted in Health Department violations requiring follow-up inspections.

The building has also faced significant plumbing and maintenance challenges, particularly in late 2024, with multiple complaints about water-related issues (including slow leaks, sinks, toilets, and plumbing fixtures), floor conditions, and various interior elements such as walls, doors, windows, and cabinets. During this period, HPD inspectors were consistently unable to gain access to the property for inspections, leading to numerous closed complaints with unresolved issues, though some were categorized as non-emergency. The building's violation history reveals ongoing concerns, particularly with unit 90B, which has multiple open violations as of October 2024, including issues with heating and hot water systems, water leaks, plaster surfaces, and various maintenance requirements.

There are also open violations from October 2024 related to a mold condition in the boiler room area. While the property has maintained a bedbug-free record according to its recent filings, with no reported infestations in the past two filing periods (2023-2024 and 2021-2022), the building's rodent inspection history shows mixed results, with a passing inspection in November 2023 followed by a failing inspection in June 2025. The combined history of maintenance requests, building violations, and inspection results suggests recurring challenges with building upkeep and health-related issues, particularly regarding access for inspections and the timely resolution of reported problems.