308 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
308 South 3rd Street is a 6-story, 35-unit residential building constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Sholem Kestenbaum. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with multiple complaints filed between 2024 and 2025, particularly noting accessibility problems during inspections in both May 2025 and February 2025. The building has also faced challenges with safety systems, as evidenced by recent sprinkler system complaints in June 2025, though HPD inspections found no violations.
Maintenance issues have been documented in apartments 34 and 35, including window problems, water leaks, and general maintenance concerns which were addressed through Housing Maintenance Code violations. The building has a consistent history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing rat presence as recently as April 2025. Sanitation concerns have been raised regarding garbage and recycling storage areas, with violations noted in September 2024 and August 2024 inspections, though these were also found to have no violations during subsequent inspections.
Notable safety concerns included a 2023 violation regarding obstruction of fire escapes, though this was resolved. The property has maintained a clean record for bedbugs since 2019, with no reported infestations since then. Recent environmental control board violations from 2023 cited issues with window AC unit support brackets, and historical violations regarding energy efficiency reporting in 2019 were dismissed in 2025.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 35 |
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Year built | 1914 |
Total area | 26568 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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