253 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The 6-story, 29-unit residential building at 253 Washington Avenue in Clinton Hill, owned by Jerry Miller, has an extensive history of maintenance issues since its construction in 1928. The most pressing current concerns involve fire escape safety, with both a recent 311 service request (May 2023) and an open Housing Maintenance Code violation (June 2025) regarding shoe attachment to the rear fire escape ladder. The building has experienced recurring problems with pests and unsanitary conditions, most recently documented in March 2023 and July 2025.

Notable past issues include a significant heat/hot water outage affecting the entire building in October 2022, and multiple rodent sightings in 2021. The building underwent significant repairs in late 2021 to Apartment D3, addressing various maintenance issues including plaster surfaces, plumbing fixtures, and water leaks that had been documented in October 2021 violations. An elevator-related violation from 2019 resulted in a $1,250 penalty that was subsequently resolved. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of both emergency and non-emergency issues requiring government intervention.

While there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past seven years (2018-2025), other maintenance concerns persist. Historical violations include flooring/stairs and paint/plaster issues from 2019, a heavy water leak in 2020, and multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021-2023. The building's systems have required ongoing attention, as evidenced by various non-emergency complaints filed in 2025 regarding garbage/recycling storage conditions, though these specific complaints are still open as of June 2025. The property's maintenance records reflect a mix of promptly addressed issues and ongoing concerns, with the most recent violations primarily focused on safety and sanitary conditions.