204 Ross Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

204 Ross Street is a 35-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Robert Bauer. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular concern regarding heating system reliability and plumbing problems. Between 2025 and late 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding heating and hot water outages, with several inspection attempts thwarted by lack of access.

The building has also faced ongoing pest control challenges, with violations issued in late 2024 regarding a roach infestation in Apartment 32, located on the 6th floor. Recent months (early 2025) have seen a cluster of maintenance issues, including multiple plumbing problems affecting various fixtures, door repairs, and concerns about window frames. Notably, in late 2024, significant violations were documented in Apartment 24 regarding water leaks, defective electrical outlets, and necessary repairs to walls and flooring. The building's maintenance history shows some positive trends, particularly in recent bedbug reporting, which indicates zero infestations or eradication cases reported in the past three years (2021-2024).

While there were rodent issues noted in inspections between 2011-2012, recent inspections have not recorded any rodent activity. The property has shown some responsiveness to violations, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations being closed after certification in late 2024. However, the frequency of heating system complaints and plumbing issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems. Recent inspections (2025) have resulted in both emergency and non-emergency classifications for various maintenance issues, indicating a mix of urgent and routine maintenance needs.