285 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The four-story, eight-unit old law tenement building at 285 Classon Avenue, owned by Herminio Torres, has experienced persistent maintenance and environmental challenges since at least 2024. Most recently, in 2025, there have been multiple reports of rodent activity, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene documenting rat sightings in January and June, and inspections in February and April confirming ongoing rodent presence.

Earlier in 2024, the building faced several significant issues including rodent violations, mold problems, water leaks, pest infestations, and paint/plaster concerns. Multiple complaints during 2024-2025 have centered around doors, heat/hot water issues, and garbage/recycling storage problems, though HPD inspections typically found these conditions did not violate housing laws. The most substantial violations were recorded in September 2024 in Apartment 1A, where inspections documented numerous safety and maintenance issues including defective smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detection systems, problematic bathroom tiles, and visible mold conditions.

These violations were officially certified as corrected between October 2024 and January 2025. Notably, the building has maintained a "0" infestation count for bedbugs across the last five annual reporting periods (2021-2025), suggesting effective pest management in this regard. The property's historical maintenance record shows consistent rodent activity since at least 2021, with various bait applications and compliance inspections, indicating an ongoing challenge with vermin control that has not yet been fully resolved as of 2025.