238 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

238 Schenectady Avenue, a 3-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1907 in Crown Heights, is currently experiencing several concerning maintenance issues under the ownership of Delroy Walters. Most notably, as of July 2025, there are three active violations as of July 2024, including repairs needed for defective bricks and mortar on exterior walls and chimney, and issues with a defective self-closing door at the bulkhead.

The building has a pattern of water-related problems, with multiple reports of slow leaks and mold issues between 2023-2024, particularly affecting unit 1L. Between May 2023 and January 2024, multiple complaints regarding paint/ plaster conditions were reported, some resulting in violations, particularly in unit 1L where water leaks and peeling paint in the foyer were documented. The building's mechanical systems have also faced scrutiny, with recent violations including an active ECB violation from June 2024 regarding an unregistered oil-fired boiler, and multiple open Department of Buildings violations from 2023 related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections for several years.

Rodent inspections between 2018-2023 have shown variable results, with reports of rat activity in 2022 and bait applications continuing through 2023. While there was one bedbug report filed for the period 2020-2021 showing no infested units, the building's overall maintenance history suggests persistent issues requiring attention. The property is currently in the Alternative Enforcement Program, with some violations remaining open as of this report.