297 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The 8-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement at 297 Classon Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1915 and currently owned by 297 Classon Ave Owners Corp, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in July 2023, there were complaints regarding ceiling and floor conditions, though inspections found no violations. Between 2018 and 2021, the building faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints about inadequate systems in both apartments and the entire building. A notably concerning incident occurred in 2019 regarding blocked egress and plumbing work, which resulted in violations.

The building's systems appear to have required ongoing attention, with a December 2023 violation regarding failure to file an external low-pressure inspection, and a January 2023 ECB violation concerning boiler safety mechanisms that was resolved with a $625 penalty. The property has maintained a generally stable record regarding pests, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years, as shown in the 2025 filing. However, there have been some rodent activity reports in 2022 and 2023, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed. The building underwent various permit-related work in 2019 and 2020, demonstrating ongoing maintenance efforts.

The most recent inspection results show no current violations for bedbugs, though the building has had instances of both rat activity and successful rodent control in the past. While many of the past issues have been resolved, including most environmental control board violations, there are still two active DOB violations as of mid-2025 that warrant attention. The report indicates that while management has generally addressed violations and maintenance issues when they arise, there have been patterns of recurring problems related to heat/hot water systems and occasional rodent activity, with some recent concerns about building system maintenance requirements. The building has maintained an active compliance record for bedbugs and has recently passed rodent inspections, though previous years showed some challenges with these issues.