280 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
280 Decatur Street is a 3-story, 8-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, dating back to 1897 and currently owned by Asquith Griffith. The building has displayed recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in 2022 when multiple plumbing-related complaints were filed (including issues with toilets, sinks, and water leaks) though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions.
In October 2021, the building faced several violations requiring attention, particularly in apartment 5, including problems with flooring, doors/windows, unsanitary conditions (including mold and pests), and various repair needs involving electrical/gas range appliances. Currently, the building has several active violations related to the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for 2020, 2021, and 2022, as indicated by violations issued in June 2023. Apartment 5 appears to have been a particular focus of maintenance issues, with documented violations regarding pest infestations, plumbing problems, and structural concerns.
The building's gas utility referrals in 2019 and 2021 also show patterns of access issues for inspection purposes. However, recent rodent inspections from 2018 through 2025 have consistently passed, suggesting improved management of pest control. The most recent available inspection data from 2025 shows the building passed the rodent inspection requirement, though there remain open violations that require attention regarding low-pressure inspection filings.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1897 |
Total area | 4600 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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