251 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, six-unit tenement building at 251 20th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Miguel Hernandez, has been experiencing ongoing maintenance issues throughout 2023-2024. Most recently, in November 2024, there was a complaint about construction dust affecting indoor air quality, and significant maintenance concerns emerged in August 2024, including multiple violations related to window frames, radiators, and ceiling conditions.

The building has documented rodent issues, with a mouse infestation reported in September 2024 affecting both the first-floor and basement apartments, though recent rodent inspections as of 2023 showed passing results. Several housing maintenance code violations remain open as of 2025, including issues with self-closing doors, fire-retardant plaster repairs, and various maintenance requirements in apartment 1R. The property's maintenance history shows regular inspection and enforcement activity, with multiple Housing Preservation Department interventions, particularly regarding paint/plaster maintenance in common areas and individual apartments.

The building has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infestation cases in the past three years. While some maintenance issues have been resolved, as evidenced by closed violations and service requests, there are notable ongoing concerns with window repairs, heating systems, and door functionality. The building's history of rodent control efforts, particularly between 2014-2018, suggests this has been a recurring issue, though recent inspections indicate improved conditions.