255 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 12-story residential building at 255 4th Avenue in Park Slope, built in 2007 and containing 44 units, has experienced several notable issues in recent years, particularly in 2025. Most concerning is an active violation issued in April 2025 relating to inadequate sidewalk shed/scaffold conditions, with an earlier version of the complaint receiving violations as well. Other complaints from 2025 involved similar scaffold issues, site conditions, and excessive debris, though inspections typically found no violations warranting further action. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of scaffold-related complaints, particularly in 2020 and 2025, suggesting recurring safety concerns during exterior work.

The property has maintained a generally good record for pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years (2022-2025). There was one documented case in 2020 that was promptly addressed. Rodent inspections in 2017-2018 showed mixed results, with failures noted in December 2017 but subsequent successful passes. The building has experienced some administrative issues, including a violation in late 2019 for failing to file the 2017 annual boiler inspection report, though this was ultimately dismissed.

The Department of Buildings records show consistent permit issuance since 2019, with multiple exterior work permits being issued throughout the years, including most recently in 2023-2024. The most recent complaints and violations indicate ongoing concerns with construction-related safety and maintenance, particularly regarding scaffold conditions and site debris management. However, the absence of recent pest infestations and the resolution of previous violations suggest some improvement in overall building maintenance. The current active violation regarding scaffold conditions and safety is particularly noteworthy, given its potential impact on resident safety and access to the building.