280 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 31-unit, 5-story residential building at 280 St Marks Avenue in Prospect Heights, owned by Jenelle Lenis, was constructed in 2016 and has experienced several significant events over its operational history. Most notably, in September 2021, the building faced complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and water leaks, though inspection access was not granted to HPD.

Following this, multiple open violations were noted in October 2021 related to safety and maintenance requirements, including missing safety notices for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as issues with fire retardant materials and wall maintenance in the public hall. While there were several Department of Buildings violations documented between 2019 and 2023, most were dismissed upon subsequent inspections showing corrected defects, with the exception of an April 2023 violation regarding the failure to submit an Energy Efficiency Report. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to pest control, with official bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 indicating zero infested units in recent years, and previous infestations in 2018-2019 involving two units that were subsequently eradicated.

Rodent control inspections have varied in results, with rat activity noted in May 2023 and July 2023, though the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed without issues. The building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting and has shown responsiveness to violations, as evidenced by the resolution of most historical violations and the completion of required inspections. The property has also complied with recent regulatory requirements, as indicated by the passing rodent inspections and the absence of recent bedbug infestations.