249 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

249 Vernon Avenue is a three-story, six-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1931 and currently owned by Menahem Chukroon. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most notably documented in multiple complaints throughout 2024-2025, with the most recent complaints in April 2025 indicating that housing inspectors were unable to access units for verification. Safety concerns have also been prominent, with recent complaints about broken or missing window guards in April and June 2025, though inspections could not be completed.

The building has documented multiple violations requiring attention, including several safety and maintenance issues such as broken window frames, door problems, and paint/plaster concerns. Notable violations from late 2024 include inadequate lighting at the front entrance, issues with bulkhead doors, and various maintenance requirements in the third-story public hall. The property has a concerning pattern of rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2024-2025 consistently indicating rat activity, though bait was applied in October 2024.

While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no infestations reported in the past seven reporting periods from 2021 to 2025, the persistent issues with heat, safety, and rodent activity suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The Department of Buildings recorded violations in 2023 regarding failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2019, though these were later dismissed in 2025. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of closed violations and unresolved issues, particularly regarding self-closing doors and various repair needs in common areas, with some violations specifically tied to individual apartments being addressed through official certifications.