246 11th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

246 11th Street is a 4-story, 6-unit old law tenement building located in South Slope, built in 1931 and currently owned by John Saia. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant current concerns centered around Apartment 2L, which has several open violations as of December 2024, including problems with heat, and active infestations of mice and roaches. The building's heating system has been a recurring issue, with both partial and entire building heating complaints recorded, most recently in December 2024, when violations were issued regarding 'locked door at cellar' and inadequate heat supply.

The property has also faced sanitary challenges, particularly in 2023-2024, including multiple reports of unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage, pests, and rodent sightings. A rodent control program was active in 2017-2018, with multiple bait applications recorded, and more recent inspections in 2023 also noted rat activity. The building's maintenance record shows attention to various infrastructure issues, including door repairs and window frame concerns, as well as a notice regarding flower pots obstructing fire escape egress in September 2023. Notable improvements were documented regarding self-closing doors at the entrance and basement, though these had previously been cited as problems.

The property has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2019, with no reported infestations in recent years. While there have been several health department inspections and violations related to food establishments and general sanitary conditions, these appear to be concerning nearby businesses rather than the residential portion of the building. The building's violation history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with the most pressing concerns appearing to be centered around Apartment 2L's pest and heating problems, which have persisted despite multiple inspection cycles. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to maintenance needs, as evidenced by the closure of various violations, though the recurrence of similar issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance.