264 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

264 Brooklyn Avenue is a 4-story, 4-unit residential building located in Crown Heights, built in 1909 and currently owned by Craig Bolender. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns including water-related problems and mold.

Between 2023 and 2024, there were multiple reports of water leaks, ranging from slow leaks to heavy flow incidents, with some complaints requiring emergency attention. Notably, two unsanitary condition complaints regarding mold were documented in August 2023, resulting in violations for Apartment 1, which required action to address approximately 3 square feet of mold on the west wall. Heating and hot water issues have also been a persistent problem, with emergency complaints registered in November 2023 and previous complaints dating back to January 2020, though some of these inspections could not gain access to the affected apartments.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to regulatory requirements, with several code violations from 2020 related to building safety notices and requirements, including carbon monoxide detector requirements and smoke detector notifications. While recent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 show no evidence of infestations, the property did experience rodent activity in 2023, with rodent inspections showing varying results, including rat activity in June 2023 and August 2023, though more recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water management and interior conditions, though recent inspections indicate some improvement in external pest management.