240 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

240 Wilson Avenue is a three-story, four-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Jan Simko. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns including a plumbing water supply issue in October 2023 (which was promptly addressed with no violations found) and an ongoing bee infestation reported in August 2023.

The building has had multiple fire safety-related violations, including a 2023 citation regarding flower pots obstructing fire escape egress from the second-story balcony, which was subsequently certified as corrected in November 2023. There have been consistent rodent-related challenges, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025 showing both rat activity and compliance passes, indicating an ongoing pest control program. The property has documented compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through the present, with no reported infestations in any dwelling units across multiple reporting periods.

Historical violations include an active ECB violation from 2024 regarding failure to comply with a commissioner's order related to an illegally installed storefront sign from 2020, with penalties totaling $2,500. The building has undergone several inspections and addressed various health and safety concerns, most notably a 2022 DOHMH complaint regarding rodents/insects/garbage in a food establishment, which was administratively closed after resolution. While the building has maintained some regulatory compliance, the recurring nature of certain maintenance issues, particularly pest-related problems, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and maintenance requirements.