255 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The property at 255 South 3rd Street in Williamsburg is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building owned by Izak Cohen and constructed in 1910. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably concerning heat and hot water systems in late 2021, with multiple emergency complaints filed between September and November of that year. During this period, some violations were issued, though others were resolved.

More recent concerns include rodent activity, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene finding violations in April 2024, though a subsequent June 2024 compliance inspection passed. The building has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021-2024, including issues with smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detector requirements, and proper notice postings. Specifically, there are multiple violations related to the annual bedbug report filing requirement.

Apartment 2 has been specifically cited for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as issues with self-closing doors. The most recent building permits were issued in April 2021 and April 2022, though the specific nature of the work was not detailed in the available records. While some issues have been addressed through inspections and corrections, the presence of multiple open violations and recent rodent activity indicates ongoing maintenance challenges at the property.