70 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205
70 Skillman Street is a 6-unit, 3-story brick tenement building constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Noemi Prattts. The building has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning its fire escape system. Most notably, during 2023-2024, there were multiple open violations related to the fire escape, including a defective return top rail on the second-story balcony, a removed drop ladder, and obstructed egress from the yard to the street.
These violations prompted a December 2022 order requiring the immediate provision of a fire guard due to hazardous conditions. While some violations from this period were marked as closed, including a February 2023 dismissal of a DOB violation regarding the fire escape, several fire escape-related violations remained open as of the latest inspections. The building's maintenance record shows periodic bedbug reporting compliance, with the most recent 2024 report indicating zero infested units, which is consistent with previous reports dating back to 2020-2021.
However, there have been rodent activity concerns, with compliance inspections in 2024 showing rat activity, though the most recent 2025 inspection passed without issues. The property has also experienced some construction-related disruptions, particularly in late 2022 when a plywood fence around adjacent construction work at 466 Park Avenue impacted the building's fire escape egress. More recent inspections in 2023 resulted in a closed complaint regarding egress issues, though several fire safety concerns and alterations requiring legalization remained open. The building's violations and inspection history suggest ongoing attention to fire safety systems and occasional pest management challenges, while more recent inspections have shown improvement in certain areas such as bedbug control.
70 Skillman Street Report Contents
Download Full Report for 70 Skillman Street
Sign up to download the full building report in PDF or Excel format
Sign Up for Free70 Skillman Street Building Overview
Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
---|---|
Year built | 1905 |
Total area | 4212 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

Unlock Complete Building History
Get access to comprehensive violation records, court cases, landlord portfolios, and detailed maintenance history for this building and thousands of others.
Key Building Statistics
Map and Aerial View of 70 Skillman Street
Street Map View
Loading street map...
Satellite View
Loading satellite view...
Reviews of 70 Skillman Street
See what current and past tenants have to say
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience living at this property. Your review helps future tenants make informed decisions.
Share Your Experience
Help future tenants by leaving an honest review of this property
Login Required
You must be logged in to leave a review. Join our community and share your experience!
Login to Continue