252 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 5-story, 25-unit tenement building at 252 12th Street in South Slope, built in 1923 and owned by 12th And 14th Street Investor, LLC, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in 2025. Most notably, there was a pest infestation reported in June 2025 that resulted in violations being issued, along with multiple other violations in April 2025 concerning electrical problems (no lighting), flooring issues, cabinet problems, and appliance concerns (refrigerator), all of which were classified as emergency situations. The building has a documented history of rodent and pest problems, with 2024 violations indicating roach infestations in apartments 2A and 3B, and mouse infestations in apartment 2A.

Previous maintenance records from 2024 show other violations in apartment 2A involving water leaks and damaged plaster surfaces. The building's bedbug reporting history has shown minimal issues, with one instance of infestation in 2021 and none reported in the past three years. Although rodent inspections in 2018 passed, earlier inspections between 2010-2011 had varying results, indicating past compliance challenges.

The building's most recent HPD inspection in 2024 led to multiple violations, including issues with self-closing doors and various maintenance problems in apartment 2A. While some violations have been addressed and marked as closed, there are indications of ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by the pattern of recent service requests. The property's documentation shows regular inspections and reporting, though there have been instances of inspectors being unable to gain access during inspections in March-April 2025 for certain complaints related to flooring, appliances, and general maintenance issues. The building's history suggests ongoing attention is needed to address maintenance issues, particularly in common areas and specific units like 2A and 3B, which have experienced multiple violation reports for various problems.