252 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

252 Stuyvesant Avenue is a three-unit, three-story converted Class A building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and owned by Benjamin Whelan. Built in 1931, the property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past decades, with the most pressing concerns occurring in recent years. In April 2022, the building faced multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to the fire escape system, including unauthorized alterations, reduction in size, and the installation of a combustible wooden fence obstructing exit pathways.

These violations resulted in a total of $1,875 in penalties, though records indicate they were subsequently resolved. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with entrance lighting, with violations documented in 1987, 2005, and 2007, though these have been addressed. Between 2021-2022, the building received two Housing Maintenance Code violations for failing to file annual bedbug reports, though more recent filings from 2022-2024 show no evidence of bedbug infestations. The property has maintained an active rodent control program, passing inspections in 2018, 2022, and most recently in July 2024.

Egress issues were noted in April 2022, with one complaint resulting in an Oath violation, though another similar complaint was not substantiated at the time of inspection. The building's recent record shows improved compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2025). While the property has experienced various maintenance and safety violations over the years, many of these have been resolved, and recent inspections have confirmed satisfactory conditions regarding rodent control and pest management. The combination of historical lighting issues, fire safety concerns, and administrative violations suggests a pattern of maintenance challenges, though the most recent years indicate improved compliance with health and safety regulations.