2296 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

2296 Atlantic Avenue is a three-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1901, currently owned by Awesome Estates LLC. The property has experienced several concerning issues over the past two years, with the most recent being multiple plumbing problems in April 2025, including toilet-related emergencies. A series of inspections in December 2023 revealed various issues, including unsanitary conditions with pests (violations issued), and other non-violation issues related to flooring, sewage, and heat/hot water systems. More alarmingly, between July-October 2023, there were serious structural concerns, including building shaking, with partial vacate orders and stop work orders issued. An August 2023 inspection found significant problems in apartment 3A, including wall damage, and the building is currently facing active ECB violations related to structural compliance and unauthorized construction work, with a penalty of $2,500 for failure to submit an engineer's report.

The property has had persistent pest issues, with violations for both mice and roach infestations in apartment 1, along with multiple rodent control interventions between 2021-2023. While the building has maintained its bedbug-free record through multiple annual inspections from 2020 to 2024, the ongoing structural and pest management challenges suggest significant maintenance concerns that require attention. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance issues, particularly in recent years, with multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints requiring HPD inspections, many resulting in violations. The property has also undergone various repairs and inspections related to safety and habitability concerns, including emergency repairs to address violations of the Housing Maintenance Code. Recent complaints have focused on plumbing systems, pest control, and structural integrity, with multiple units affected.

The building's violation history indicates a mix of resolved and active issues, with some violations remaining open as of the latest inspections. In terms of compliance history, 2296 Atlantic Avenue has undergone several inspections and received various violations that required corrective action from the property owner. The most significant recent violation involves structural issues that require an engineer's report, for which a $2,500 penalty has been imposed. The building has also been subject to multiple pest control measures, as evidenced by the regular application of bait between 2021-2022. While some violations have been resolved, others remain active, and the property has experienced recurring issues that suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.