254 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, eight-unit brownstone at 254 6th Street in Gowanus, owned by Michelle De La Uz, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues since 2020. Most recently, in 2024, there was a complaint regarding ceiling paint/plaster issues that could not be inspected by HPD, and in September 2023, violations were recorded requiring the removal of encumbrances from public hall stairs and correction of a non-self-closing door on the building entrance. The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with multiple incidents reported between 2021-2024, though inspections have shown variable results, including both violations and passing marks.

A significant heating system issue was reported and resolved in early 2022, affecting individual apartments. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting compliance since 2019, with zero reported infestations and successful eradications recorded in all subsequent filings, including the most recent 2024 report. The building's maintenance history reveals a mix of resolved and recurring issues, with the most recent violations primarily related to interior maintenance and building safety systems.

Between 2021-2024, there were various violations and complaints regarding public areas (such as hallways), though many of these have been closed upon correction. The property has undergone regular inspections for pest control, achieving compliance in most recent evaluations, including a passed rodent inspection in January 2023. While the building has experienced multiple maintenance issues over the years, many have been addressed through proper channels, as evidenced by the closure of numerous complaints and violations upon correction.