227 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 6-story tenement building at 227 South 3rd Street in Williamsburg, owned by Basilisa Sanchez, has experienced several recurring maintenance and health issues since 2020, with the most notable being ongoing rodent activity. As of 2025, inspections have consistently revealed rat activity, with multiple bait applications recorded between January and April 2025, following a similar pattern of rodent issues in previous years. The building has also faced various health and safety concerns, including multiple incidents of chemical vapors/odors (2020-2024), heating system problems (particularly in 2020), and several violations related to building security and safety features, such as defective fire doors and illegal gate fastenings (2023).

Recent inspections in 2023-2024 revealed problems with window AC unit support brackets, heating system components, and emergency exit modifications, with some violations remaining open as of 2025. The building's maintenance history shows a mixture of resolved and ongoing issues. While some past complaints have been closed without violations being found, others have resulted in citations, including a 2023 ECB violation regarding window AC support brackets and various mechanical issues.

The property has also had difficulties with timely inspection filings, evidenced by multiple active violations for failure to file external low pressure inspections in 2023. Of particular note is the building's pattern of air quality complaints and the potential for hazardous conditions, as evidenced by multiple DOHMH investigations and the recent rodent activity requiring repeated bait applications. The building's age (constructed in 1907) and history as a New Law tenement are consistent with its current maintenance challenges, which appear to be being addressed through ongoing inspections and compliance efforts, though many issues remain unresolved.