266 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The two-family house at 266 Van Buren Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Steven Wendt, has experienced several notable issues over the past few years. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a reported rat sighting that prompted an inspection by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The building had multiple significant maintenance issues documented in August-September 2022, including an emergency mold problem classified as an unsanitary condition, electrical problems with outlets/switches, and plumbing issues with a basin/sink. Additional concerns during this period included paint/plaster problems with ceilings, and a water leak, though the latter was ultimately determined to be a slow leak with no violations issued.

A second ceiling paint/plaster issue was also reported and classified as an emergency. While all these complaints were eventually closed following inspections and appropriate actions, the pattern of maintenance issues in 2022 indicates a period of concerning building conditions that required intervention from multiple city agencies, including HPD inspections that resulted in several violations being issued. The most recent complaint in 2025 suggests that pest control remains an ongoing concern at this address, though the resolution indicates prior complaints may provide more comprehensive inspection information through the city's Rat Portal.