232 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

232 Metropolitan Avenue is a 5-story, 9-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Martin Needleman. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple complaints and violations recorded between late 2024 and early 2025.

Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water systems affecting the entire building, multiple water leak incidents (including heavy flow situations), and electrical issues including problematic outlets and wiring. Several of these complaints resulted in Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations, though some were closed after inspections found no violations, and others remain in various stages of resolution.

The property has also shown concerning patterns in 2024-2025, including recurring rodent activity, with multiple instances of bait application recorded between January 2024 and April 2025, and two compliance inspections confirming rat activity in 2024 and 2025. Safety and building code compliance issues have been documented, including problems with self-closing doors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire escape access in Apartment 4B, as well as maintenance issues in Apartment 2B involving floor tiles, plaster surfaces, and water leaks. While the building has maintained a consistent record of having no reported bedbug infestations since 2020, the ongoing maintenance issues and rodent activity suggest potential challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.