453 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 4-story, 8-unit new law tenement building at 453 3rd Street in Park Slope, owned by Alex Kaskel and built in 1920, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in February 2025, there was a rat sighting reported that resulted in violations from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though an inspection in March 2025 passed without rodent activity. The building has mandatory bedbug reporting requirements, and records from 2023-2024 show no infested units or required remediation.

Significant violations were recorded in 2021 related to Apartment 3L, including pest infestations (roaches and mice), an intercom system malfunction, door issues, and various maintenance requirements, all of which are listed as closed. The building underwent tenant safety inspections in 2021 and 2023, with the 2023 inspection resulting in an Oath Violation being served regarding housekeeping conditions in multiple units. Recent Department of Buildings violations from July 2023 involved excessive debris in various units and issues with tenant protection plan compliance, each with a penalty of $625.

There were also violations in November 2023 related to failure to certify corrections on hazardous violations, though these were subsequently dismissed when downgraded. The property has maintained regular bedbug and rodent inspection compliance in recent years, with no recorded infestations or re-infestations. Multiple 311 service requests in 2021-2025 have been addressed, including issues with lighting, door/windows, and various electrical and general maintenance matters, with most resulting in either no violations or being properly addressed through inspections.