274 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
274 20th Street is a four-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 2007 and currently owned by 274 20 Realty LLC. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with complaints documented in 2020, 2022 (February), and most recently in December 2022, though all were resolved following HPD intervention. More recent concerns include multiple identical complaints in 2024 regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions, which were investigated but resulted in no violations being issued.
Of particular note are several active violations as of 2024 related to an unauthorized conversion, with the Environmental Control Board citing illegal construction work, including unauthorized plumbing, electrical installations, and partitioning to create an unauthorized apartment in the cellar level. The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with recent inspections in 2024 showing rat activity in both May and June 2024, following an initial period of bait application in early 2019 when multiple bait applications were required. The property has three active class A violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements from 2018-2024 that remain unresolved, and a 2018 violation (class B) concerning refuse accumulation in the front yard.
Recent building inspections in 2025 resulted in at least one Oath violation being served. Historical maintenance issues include door/window problems in 2020 and 2022, and a mold issue noted in 2020. While most complaints have been addressed promptly with no violations issued, the pattern of heating system failures and ongoing rodent issues suggests persistent maintenance challenges. The property has shown some responsiveness to regulatory inspections, though the open violation status regarding bedbug reporting and recent concerns about unauthorized construction suggest potential compliance issues.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 2007 |
Total area | 6875 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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