222 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The 67-unit, 9-story building at 222 Skillman Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Mendy Deutsch and constructed in 2003, has experienced several significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent issues, with rat sightings reported in July 2023 leading to inspections that identified violations requiring follow-up. The building has also faced ongoing elevator and facade maintenance concerns, evidenced by multiple Department of Buildings violations between 2018 and 2022.

The most recent building inspection in October 2023 found a violation in apartment 1E regarding a non-self-closing door, while previous inspections in September 2023 identified multiple issues in the public hall stairs, including problems with fire retardant material, plaster surfaces, lighting, and a leaking roof. The elevator system has been a particular focus of attention, with violations recorded in 2022 concerning safety features and maintenance requirements, resulting in penalties totaling $6,250. The building's facade has documented issues as well, with a February 2023 violation noting cracked and bulging bricks on the north side.

While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2020, having reported zero affected units in its annual filings, the property has struggled with maintaining common areas free of encumbrances, as indicated by multiple violations regarding stored items in public hallways. Recent rodent inspections in 2024-2025 show some rat activity, though earlier inspections in 2024 and 2023 passed without major issues. The building was also required to submit various critical examination reports regarding its exterior walls, though these appear to be in active status as of the last inspection.