294 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, two-family house at 294 Tompkins Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 2001, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, from November 2024 to June 2025, there was a water leak with heavy flow, though HPD's inspection found no housing law violations.

The building has a concerning history of heating and hot water issues, particularly notable in January 2022 when multiple complaints were filed about the entire building's lack of these basic services, with some resulting in violations. Other significant problems in 2022 included unsanitary conditions with mold (March) and various maintenance issues in Apartment 2, such as electrical problems (no lighting and outlet issues) and multiple violations related to doors, windows, flooring, and safety equipment during September inspections. The property has also faced challenges with pest control, particularly evident in 2021-2022, with multiple 311 complaints regarding rodent sightings and a DOHMH inspection finding violations in November 2021.

There were three attempts to investigate illegal apartment conversion claims between 2018-2021, with one active ECB violation as of 2019 related to unauthorized occupancy modifications in the first story, though this may have been rectified given the passage of time. While recent rodent inspections from 2023-2025 have passed, indicating improved conditions, the building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with basic services and safety compliance, particularly affecting Apartment 2. The property has had regular inspections and repairs, with many violations being addressed and certified as corrected, particularly during 2022 when multiple violations related to heating, electrical systems, and safety equipment were resolved.