293 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

293 Adelphi Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building in Fort Greene, constructed in 1854 and currently owned by Levi Balkany. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues, with the most recent inspections in January and December 2025 showing rat activity. Multiple rat sighting complaints have been filed through 311, with the most recent violations reported in December 2024 resulting in follow-up inspections.

The building has active violations related to unfiled annual bedbug reports for 2021-2024, all classified as Class A violations. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2019 indicate several safety concerns, including inadequate heating in Apartment 1, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and failure to properly post safety notices regarding smoke detectors and carbon monoxide requirements. The Department of Buildings has documented multiple violations regarding low-pressure system inspections and boiler inspection report filings from 2018-2024, all remaining active as of 2023/2024.

The building's maintenance history reveals various repair and compliance issues, including emergency violations for unsanitary conditions and mold, along with non-emergency complaints about paint/plaster work, flooring, and cabinetry requirements that were ultimately closed without any penalties. Between 2019 and 2021, there were several complaints about unauthorized work in the occupied dwelling and issues with vacant, open, and unguarded conditions, particularly noted in October and December 2021. While some past violations have been resolved, including a 312.0 penalty related to a sloping window/ exterior wall issue in 2021, the property continues to face challenges with compliance, as evidenced by the ongoing rodent activity and failure to maintain proper safety equipment and reporting requirements.