118 South Elliott Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The three-story building at 118 South Elliott Place in Fort Greene, owned by Ranan Lachman, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, despite some recent improvements. The property, which dates back to 1858 and contains four units, has been subject to multiple unsanitary condition complaints, particularly regarding garbage/recycling storage, with the most recent complaint filed in January 2025. There have also been recurring pest issues, with an unsatisfactory inspection in July 2024.

A concerning emergency complaint regarding cooking gas was filed in November 2023, though this was ultimately closed without violation. The building received three bedbug violation notices between 2021 and 2023, though recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 indicate no infested units during the reporting periods. The property has undergone several inspections and investigations by the Department of Buildings, though most complaints were closed with no violations found.

A significant moment in 2021 involved a partial vacate order related to hazardous masonry conditions on a nearby building affecting the roof and rear yard of this property. The building's maintenance history includes various minor issues such as wall and ceiling paint/plaster problems in 2019, which were corrected upon inspection. An active rat infestation was documented through multiple rodent inspections in 2016-2017, but the most recent inspections show no such issues. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with waste management and plumbing systems, though recent years show fewer violations and complaints compared to earlier periods.