237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

This four-story, six-unit mixed-use building at 237 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Maxwell Seibald, has experienced several notable issues in recent years, particularly concerning sanitation and building maintenance. Of particular concern are multiple food poisoning complaints between July and August 2023, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene involved in investigations, though no violations were ultimately cited.

The building has a documented history of unsanitary conditions, with complaints about pests and garbage storage in 2022 that were closed due to lack of access for inspection, as well as ongoing bedbug reporting requirements from HPD. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports since 2021 showing zero affected units. In terms of building modifications and compliance, there were four complaints in December 2021 regarding work without permits on the occupied multiple dwelling, including a notable Environmental Control Board violation concerning an unauthorized wooden raised deck and canopy structure at the restaurant level, though this was listed as resolved with no penalties.

More recently, the building underwent an inspection on April 10, 2024, which resulted in a violation notice regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, though this appears to have been addressed in subsequent filings. The property has generally adhered to rodent control requirements, passing an inspection in 2015 and showing no recent rodent-related complaints. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, particularly regarding sanitation issues, it has demonstrated compliance with required reporting and inspection processes when violations have been cited.