225 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249
This three-story, three-unit New Law tenement building at 225 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Ed Ost, has a significant history of regulatory and maintenance issues spanning several years. Most notably, between 2021 and 2024, there have been repeated Housing Maintenance Code violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, with the most recent violation recorded in April 2024 remaining open. The building has also experienced multiple Department of Buildings complaints and violations in 2024-2025, including an active complaint regarding an illegal storefront sign/awning (June 2025) and a potentially serious drainage issue (October 2024).
Several complaints about unauthorized work in occupied multiple dwellings were recorded between 2024 and 2025, with multiple inspection attempts resulting in "Unable To Gain Access" outcomes. The property has undergone numerous permit filings in recent years, with multiple permits issued between 2019 and 2024, though some work appears to have faced complications. For example, in August 2022, the Borough Commissioner ordered work stopped due to contractor withdrawal, and a subsequent inspection in 2024 confirmed the work was 0% completed, though this violation was later dismissed in March 2025.
While there was evidence of rodent activity in 2017 with several inspections showing rat presence, the building passed a compliance inspection in December 2017. In 2024, the building had a violation for failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection, though this was dismissed in October 2024. The building's violation history suggests ongoing regulatory compliance challenges, particularly regarding maintenance and construction work, though many violations have been dismissed or resolved through proper filings or inspections.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 3955 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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