259 Patchen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 5-unit, 3-story building at 259 Patchen Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Bainbridge Cluster Associates Lp, was constructed in 1927 and has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, from January to March 2023, there were multiple complaints and inspections regarding sewage issues, with cases recorded by both HPD and DOHMH, though no violations were ultimately issued. The building has a concerning pattern of heat and hot water problems, particularly in 2022, with multiple emergency complaints showing temporary restoration of services.

More recent issues have emerged in November 2023, with multiple open violations in apartment 3B including problems with lead-based paint, window guards, window frames, self-closing doors, kitchen sink plumbing, smoke detectors, electrical outlets, and a damaged bathroom shelf. While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2014 through 2025, there were violations for bedbug reporting requirements in 2019-2020 and 2023-2024, though no infestations were recorded in any reporting period. The property has maintained relatively good standing in terms of pest control, with six consecutive passed rodent inspections from 2019-2025, and consistent bedbug reporting showing no infestations or eradications. However, there remains an open violation regarding the 2017 boiler inspection report from 2019.

The building has experienced various water-related issues, including heavy flow water leaks and mold problems in 2021, and a sewage leak issue in 2023. The most recent building inspection in March 2025 recorded an illegal storefront sign violation, while rodent inspections in 2025-2026 show compliance with regulations. The recurring nature of building system complaints, particularly regarding heat/hot water and sewage issues, indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, though many historical complaints have been resolved without violations being issued. The property has maintained its bedbug-free status since regular reporting began, with no recorded infestations or eradications in the past six reporting periods.