286 Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 4-story old law tenement building at 286 Kosciuszko Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Claudette Henry, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, the building has faced recurring water-related problems, with multiple leak complaints documented between 2024 and 2025, including both slow and heavy flow leaks.

Apartment 2A has been a particular focus of recent inspections, with multiple violations recorded in late 2024 including issues with mold (both visible and suspected), pest infestation, defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, water leaks, and problems with window functionality. While some violations from December 2024 were marked as "Closed", there are still several "Open" violations related to water leaks, pest control, and safety equipment that remain outstanding as of October 2023. The building has also experienced recurring issues with building systems and infrastructure, as evidenced by multiple complaints about doors/windows, plumbing problems, and wall/ceiling conditions.

Emergency service requests in 2025 included a water leak, smoke detector issue, and window frame problem. Rodent activity has been an ongoing concern, with multiple bait applications and inspections showing rat activity in 2024 and 2025, though a passed inspection in July 2025 suggests some improvement in pest control efforts. While the building has maintained a consistent record of reporting bedbug inspections between 2022 and 2025 showing no evidence of infestations, the persistent pattern of water and pest-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.