259 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The three-story, four-unit building at 259 Rogers Avenue in Crown Heights, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Rachel Phipps, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple incidents of water-related problems, including plumbing issues (2023), two significant water leak complaints in October 2019, and a power outage in mid-2022.

The building has also faced rodent control challenges, with several inspections between 2019 and 2025 indicating rat activity, though the most recent inspections in 2024-2025 showed bait application. Between 2019 and 2020, there were multiple environmental control board violations related to unauthorized after-hours work, resulting in fines totaling over $7,500, though these have since been resolved. More recently, the building has faced inspection and compliance issues regarding its external low-pressure system, with violations issued in 2018-2019 that remain active as of June 2023.

While the building shows no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, there have been recurring maintenance code violations requiring attention to proper notice postings and equipment maintenance. The property has a history of inspection access issues, particularly in 2018 and 2020, when inspectors were unable to gain entry during their attempts. The building's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding system inspections and compliance with housing codes, though the lack of recent bedbug or major infestation reports is noteworthy.