308 Ellery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

308 Ellery Street is a four-story, six-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Simon Tyrnauer. The building has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues in recent years, most notably during November 2024 when multiple violations were documented concerning apartment 2L, including broken window guards, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and an ongoing roach infestation. These violations, along with unsanitary pest-related complaints, received immediate attention from HPD but remain as open violations.

The building has a documented history of pest problems, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and vermin infestations dating back to at least 2019. Other safety concerns have been noted, including a violation for obstructed fire escape egress in 2024 and previous issues with garbage/recycling storage. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues. A 2022 heat/hot water complaint could not be inspected due to access problems, and there have been various building maintenance violations over the years, including a persistent issue with fire escape access noted in both 2018 and 2024.

While the building appears to have maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021 (showing zero reported infestations), the rodent inspection results have been mixed, with recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 passing, though there were documented rat activity issues in 2023-2024. Two service requests regarding work without a permit and unlicensed plumbing work were filed in March 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the property for verification. While the building's age and history of maintenance issues are not unusual for a structure of its type and age in NYC, the recurring nature of some safety and maintenance violations, particularly in recent months, suggests ongoing challenges with property upkeep. The most pressing current violations involve safety equipment (smoke/carbon monoxide detectors) and window guards, which have been specifically noted in recent HPD inspections.