253 Stanhope Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

253 Stanhope Street is a 3-story, 6-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1931 in Bushwick, currently owned by Alex Ludlum. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns in 2024-2025 involving electrical problems and plumbing issues in the bathroom. A notable set of violations was documented in 2024 regarding Apartment 3R, including defective floor and wall tiles, issues with safety detectors, and broken fixtures, though many of these violations were certified as corrected by mid-2024.

The building has a history of water-related problems, with multiple leaks and mold complaints recorded between 2019-2021, including emergency situations that resulted in violations. Between 2023-2024, there were also some compliance issues related to low-pressure system inspections, though these violations were ultimately dismissed. The property has maintained a relatively clean record in terms of pest control, with bedbug reports showing minimal activity and no infestations reported since 2020.

However, there have been persistent rodent issues in the vicinity, with multiple inspections between 2022-2025 consistently showing rat activity around the building, though specific internal inspections in early 2024 and 2023 passed without violation. The building's plumbing and electrical systems have shown recurring maintenance needs, though many recent complaints have been addressed, with the most recent HPD inspections finding no violations in some cases. External maintenance issues have also been documented, including problems with exterior walls and rain leaders, particularly noted in 2021 violations.