256 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The three-story, 1866 Class A building at 256 Carlton Avenue in Fort Greene, currently owned by Timothy Gibson, has been subject to several concerning patterns of violations over recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing issue with the failure to file mandatory annual bedbug reports, with violations recorded in 2021, 2022, 2023, and most recently in April 2024, suggesting persistent non-compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements.

The property underwent significant construction work between 2022 and 2023 under permit job number 322012941, during which multiple safety-related violations were documented. These included a serious incident in April 2023 involving a worker who fell from a three-foot high step ladder that resulted in hospital transportation, and inspections in late 2022 revealed discharged fire extinguishers and inadequate safety measures. Though these violations were ultimately resolved, they indicate potentially concerning construction safety practices.

The Department of Buildings' complaint history shows activity primarily in 2022, with multiple instances requiring tracking compliance and the issuance of stop work orders, though these matters were eventually resolved. While the construction permits issued between March 2022 and September 2023 suggest active renovation work, the most pressing current concern remains the pattern of missed bedbug report filings, with the latest violation still classified as open as of April 2024. The building's age and the history of recent construction work, combined with the ongoing bedbug report compliance issues, provide important context for understanding the property's current condition and management practices.