344 Rodney Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

344 Rodney Street is a 6-story, 24-unit residential tenement building constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Juan Ramos. The building has experienced multiple concerning issues in recent months, most notably a pattern of heat and hot water system failures in February 2025 that affected the entire building. There have also been recurring electrical problems, including power outages, and significant water leak complaints with heavy flow reported in March 2025.

An inspection in early 2025 could not gain access to verify these issues, though historical records show some improvements were noted during subsequent inspections. The building has a history of maintenance challenges, with violations documented in several units including mold, water damage, and various repair needs in apartments 5B and 4B in 2024. The property has faced ongoing infrastructure concerns, including a 2022 Environmental Control Board violation related to inadequate maintenance of exterior walls and facades, with specific issues noted around the third floor A/C support.

Historical building complaints show persistent problems with building systems, though some historical complaints were closed without violations being found. The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with most recent inspections (2021-2022) passing, though there were notable rat activity reports in 2013. Bedbug inspections from 2021 to 2024 show no reported infestations. While the building's owners have addressed many violations and complaints over time, the recent cluster of systemic issues in early 2025 suggests ongoing challenges with building infrastructure maintenance and responsiveness to tenant concerns.