268 Stagg Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The three-story, five-unit residential building at 268 Stagg Street in East Williamsburg, owned by Simcha Gruenhut, has experienced several recurring issues over the past few years, particularly related to heating, pest control, and air quality. Most recently, in 2025, there were multiple indoor air quality complaints regarding chemical vapors and construction dust, and there were notable heating system problems in January 2025, when multiple heat and hot water complaints were filed for the entire building. The building has also faced rodent control challenges, with inspections in 2024 showing "Rat Activity," though a September 2024 inspection resulted in a "Passed" status.

Additional concerns include maintenance issues such as door problems (noted in 2024), and there are current violations related to building safety equipment, including fire escape maintenance and door self-closing mechanisms. The building's history shows a pattern of recurring maintenance and safety compliance issues, including several 311 complaints and HPD violations. These range from unsanitary garbage storage conditions to electrical problems.

The property has undergone multiple inspections by various city agencies, with some violation findings, though many complaints were closed with no violations found at the time of inspection. A permit-related violation from 2018 remains active, concerning unauthorized interior work in the cellar, with a penalty of $1,250. Despite these ongoing challenges, the building's most recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 show no infestation cases, and there have been regular filings demonstrating compliance with bedbug reporting requirements.