288 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

At 288 20th Street in Sunset Park, this 3-story, 6-unit old-law tenement built in 1931 is currently facing several significant maintenance and safety issues, as evidenced by recent Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspections and ongoing violations. The building has multiple open violations as of September 2025, most notably in apartment 1L, including requirements for proper carbon monoxide detection systems, smoke detectors, and repairs to various fixtures and surfaces in the bathroom and kitchen. Recent complaints from August 2024 involved safety concerns related to carbon monoxide detection and lighting, though not all violations were formally documented. The building is also experiencing persistent pest control challenges, with multiple 311 complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests in recent years, including a July 2024 health department finding of dog-related violations.

Rodent activity has been a recurring issue, with the most recent inspection in September 2024 showing compliance, though earlier inspections in 2024 noted rat activity and other violations requiring attention. Additional maintenance concerns have been documented, including issues with building entrance doors and vestibule doors identified in May 2024 inspections, with violations ranging from defective self-closing mechanisms to improper latch sets. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues over recent years, including electrical problems, plumbing matters, and safety concerns. While some violations have been addressed and closed, several remain open as of September 2025, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges.

The property has a history of rodent activity dating back to 2016, with varying inspection results ranging from passed inspections to detected activity requiring remediation. Between 2020 and 2024, there were no reported bedbug infestations, though pest control appears to be an ongoing challenge based on recent complaints. During 2021, the building experienced several emergency maintenance issues, including problems with doors, stairs, and water leaks, though these were subsequently resolved. The current ownership under Jon Wong has been responsible for addressing various violations, though recent inspections indicate continuing maintenance requirements, particularly in areas related to safety systems and general upkeep.