228 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Located at 228 South 3rd Street in Williamsburg, this 6-story, 30-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1920 has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to heating and pest problems. Most notably, in March 2025, there were two emergency heat/hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with at least one condition remaining open at the time of inspection.

The building has faced persistent pest issues, with multiple unsanitary conditions reported between July and October 2024, particularly affecting Apartment E2 on the 5th floor, which received violations for both roach and mice infestations. Building violations were issued in September 2024 regarding defective self-closing doors in various locations, including a public hall door and the entrance to Apartment E2, though these were subsequently closed after correction. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2010 and 2018, though recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 indicate no infestations.

The building's systems have shown ongoing maintenance needs, including a refrigerator issue reported in July 2024 and three complaints about heating systems in March 2025. Elevator concerns have also been noted, with a complaint about single device operation and lack of alternate service logged in July 2024, though no violations were found during inspection. The 2023-2024 period saw a mix of housing maintenance code violations and complaints, primarily related to pest control and door functionality, suggesting ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort that have persisted despite some violations being resolved through repair or remediation.