273 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

273 Leonard Street is a 5-story, 7-unit residential building constructed in 1901 in Williamsburg, currently owned by Charles Schwartz. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past five years, with the most recent problems in 2025 involving heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, for which violations were issued. In mid-2023, the building faced significant mold-related violations originating from Apartment 2, where multiple instances of mold were documented in bathrooms, including at the ceiling, baseboard caulking, and around the bathtub tiles.

These violations were classified as Class A and B, though records indicate they were subsequently certified as addressed. The building has also experienced periodic heat and hot water issues, with a 2020 complaint remaining open as of October 2023, and a gas utility referral complaint from 2024 where access was not granted for inspection. The property's maintenance history shows consistent attention to pest management, with annual bedbug reports filed from 2019 to the present indicating zero infestations or eradication efforts during these periods.

However, there was an outstanding violation from 2021 regarding the timely filing of annual bedbug reports. Additional building maintenance issues have included unsanitary conditions and problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, particularly during 2023 inspections. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though records indicate that many violations have been addressed, including multiple mold-related issues and various health and safety requirements.