317 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The five-story, 10-unit residential building at 317 Washington Avenue in Clinton Hill, owned by Anthony Cerullo and constructed in 1881, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has three open violations as of 2024 related to bedbug reporting requirements from the Housing Maintenance Code that remain unresolved since 2022-2023. There are also multiple ongoing violations related to Apartment 4B from December 2021, including issues with bathroom tiles, ceiling leaks, plaster surfaces, window repairs, door closings, hot water supply, and heating system access that have not been corrected.

Recent building violations from April 2023 regarding external low-pressure inspection filing requirements are also currently active. The property has a documented history of various maintenance issues, particularly during late 2021, when multiple complaints were logged and inspected, resulting in violations for the following: window frame problems, plumbing issues, water leaks, wall paint/plaster concerns, and appliance (refrigerator) issues. While some of these complaints were corrected and closed, including a heating issue that was resolved within two days, the building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with both basic systems and elements requiring regular upkeep.

The building has experienced rodent activity as evidenced by Department of Health inspections in early 2022, following earlier complaints in 2021. While the bedbug reports from 2019-2020 indicated no infestations, the persistent open violations regarding reporting requirements suggest potential compliance gaps. The most recent building inspection information indicates active violations related to external low-pressure systems, suggesting ongoing maintenance oversight challenges.