171 Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY 11205

171 Washington Park is a four-story, 10-unit converted Class A residential building located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and owned by Mendel Winter. Built in 1905, the property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant problems observed in late 2024 when violations were issued for unsanitary conditions (pests), ceiling paint/plaster issues, and safety concerns regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has a documented history of pest problems, including multiple pest-related complaints between 2018 and 2024, and it showed rat activity during inspections in 2019 and 2020.

Apartment 8 currently has several open violations from October 2024, including issues with doors, smoke detectors, ceiling conditions, and an infestation of bedbugs. The building has faced various maintenance challenges since 2018, including problems with door hardware, intercom systems, and heating/hot water complaints. There have been multiple instances of both bedbug infestations and rodent sightings, indicating ongoing pest management challenges.

The property has also experienced difficulties with safety equipment, as evidenced by complaints about carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in 2024 that required emergency attention. Despite these issues, some historical violations have been resolved, including those related to bathroom mold and intercom systems in Apartment 1, which were closed in 2021. The building's current open violations, particularly those related to safety equipment and pest control, suggest that some maintenance issues may persist, though the legal process allows property owners time to address violations once they are issued. The most recent bedbug report from January 2025 indicates no currently infested dwelling units, suggesting some progress in pest management, though this follows a pattern of previous infestations in different units between 2020 and 2023.