308 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

308 Tompkins Avenue is a 4-story, 3-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Rachel Phipps. The building has experienced several notable issues in recent years, particularly concerning heating and hot water systems, with emergency complaints filed in early 2024 (February 3) and October 2023 (both closed without access being granted for inspection).

The property has also faced recurring food safety concerns, with multiple complaints against food establishments in the vicinity between 2022 and 2025, including incidents of rodent/insect problems, food poisoning, and improper food handling practices, though most of these complaints have been closed or determined to be isolated incidents. Of particular concern is the ongoing pattern of violations related to external low pressure inspections, with active violations as recent as September 2024 indicating unfiled inspection reports from 2018-2023. The building has maintained an active rodent inspection record, with all inspections from 2020 through 2025 passing successfully, suggesting an effective pest management program.

Additionally, the property has shown good compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the past several years, with reports indicating zero infested units since 2019. Historical violations have included issues with mailbox locks (2018), yard maintenance (2015), and means of egress (2017), though these were subsequently resolved. While the building has a history of various maintenance complaints, including a cooking gas-related emergency complaint in October 2023 and an identified need for repairs in 2018, many of these issues appear to have been addressed promptly through appropriate channels.