854 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

854 Driggs Avenue is a four-story, 32-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Mier Schweid. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant problems concentrated in Apartment 4D, which currently has multiple open violations including reports of rodent infestation (mice and roaches), water damage affecting the ceiling, various electrical and lighting problems, floor damage, and plumbing issues. Noteworthy is the building's safety equipment maintenance history, with recent 311 complaints in late 2023/early 2024 regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though no violations were issued following inspections.

The property has a history of rodent management challenges, particularly evident in 2014 when multiple bait applications were required, though it passed initial inspections in 2019. Between November 2022 and October 2024, the building experienced multiple maintenance issues requiring attention, including problems with doors, windows, plumbing fixtures, flooring, and wall conditions, though inspections generally found no violations. The building appears to have maintained good control over bedbug infestations, with all recent reports (2021-Present) showing no affected units.

The most recent inspection (November 2024) identified several open violations in Apartment 4D, including the need for floor repairs, light fixture replacements, electrical repairs, pest abatement, and roof leak remediation. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to various issues through complaints and inspections, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) maintaining regular oversight of reported problems, though many have been closed without violations being issued. While the building has been subject to various complaints and inspections, the majority have been addressed through standard maintenance procedures, with particular attention required for the conditions in Apartment 4D. Recent work history shows permits were issued in late 2018 for particular work, suggesting some level of ongoing property maintenance and improvement efforts.