218 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The three-story, two-unit building at 218 Carlton Avenue in Fort Greene, owned by Carlos Arias and built in 1864, has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most notably, the property has ongoing open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements for 2021-2024, and there was a concerning pattern of rodent activity documented in 2018, including multiple inspections showing rat activity and bait application.

The building underwent substantial construction work between 2021-2022, during which time multiple safety and compliance issues were recorded, including four separate Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations in October 2021 related to construction safety, improper structural work, and failure to maintain proper safety equipment, resulting in combined penalties of $5,125. The Department of Buildings (DOB) conducted several inspections of the property during this period, issuing multiple violations for failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous conditions, though these were later dismissed or downgraded. Recent activity includes the issuance of several permits in 2022 and 2023 for various construction work, including exterior and plumbing work.

The building's violation history shows a pattern of construction-related complaints and violations in 2021, with multiple stop-work orders and safety compliance actions, though most subsequent inspections found no violations at the time. While many of these issues were resolved or dismissed, the recurring nature of both pest control violations and construction safety concerns suggests ongoing management challenges. The most recent records from 2023-2024 show continued open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, though these may not directly impact current resident safety.