261 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

261 Devoe Street is a 6-unit, 3-story residential building located in East Williamsburg, built in 1920 and currently owned by Reuben Elnadav. The property has experienced several recurring issues over recent years, with the most significant concerns revolving around heating system reliability. Between 2021 and 2024, there were multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, though in most instances, systems were reported as restored during inspections.

More recently, in 2025, there has been an ongoing rodent control issue, with inspections in January and February 2025 confirming rat activity, marking a concerning pattern of pest control challenges. The building has also faced various safety-related matters, including violations in 2021 regarding sprinkler systems and carbon monoxide detectors, though many of these issues were subsequently addressed and closed. A notable cluster of violations was documented in late 2021 concerning safety notices and self-closing doors at the building entrance. Recent inspections show progress in some areas, with the building passing rodent inspections in September 2024 and January 2023, though the January 2025 inspection returned to rat activity findings.

All bedbug reports submitted between 2019 and 2024 indicate no infested units, suggesting successful pest management in this regard. The building's violation history includes various safety and maintenance issues, many of which have been resolved, such as the October 2021 violations for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 1R. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2019, consistently reporting zero infested units despite the rodent challenges. While some historical violations demonstrate past safety concerns, the majority have been addressed, though the recent rodent activity warrants continued monitoring of pest control measures.