178 Skillman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

178 Skillman Avenue is a 4-story, 7-unit residential building completed in 2017 and currently owned by Charles Schwartz. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over its operational history, with the most recent concerns involving a rat sighting in April 2024 that resulted in violations from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, requiring follow-up inspections.

The property has documented persistent water-related issues, with multiple complaints about damp spots and water leaks recorded between 2020-2021, some of which received violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). In 2021, there were violations related to wall and door conditions, particularly affecting Apartment 1A, though some earlier complaints about paint and plaster issues were closed without violations. During the building's construction phase (2018-2019), there were several significant safety concerns, including multiple violations for inadequate site safety measures and improper water drainage, with fines imposed for these violations.

The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record since 2021, consistently reporting zero infested units across all reporting periods. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent in June 2024 showing compliance following an earlier rat activity report in May 2024. While many of the historical violations have been resolved, including past issues with cooking gas and various maintenance matters, the recent rodent violation and previous water-related problems suggest ongoing attention to building maintenance requirements.