291 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

291 Central Avenue is a 48-unit, 3-story residential building located in Bushwick, Brooklyn, owned by Timothy Henkel and constructed in 1983. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most concerning pattern being multiple instances of rodent activity documented between 2022 and 2025, despite some recent improvements showing as "Passed" in the June 2025 inspection. There have been several significant health and safety concerns, including multiple emergency responses for unsanitary conditions, with mold problems reported in 2023-2024 and most recently in June 2025.

The building has also faced persistent plumbing issues, including water leaks and sink problems, as well as various window and door repairs needed on multiple occasions. Recent administrative challenges include multiple active violations related to low-pressure inspection filings from 2023, and a significant number of HPD and DOB complaints between 2023-2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. Despite these issues, the building has maintained an updated bedbug report system showing zero infested units reported in the most recent filings from 2025.

Historical records show regular permit activity between 2020 and 2021, including plumbing and exterior work, though the nature of these improvements isn't detailed in the current data. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with some complaints requiring multiple service requests before resolution. While recent inspections have shown some improvements, particularly with rodent control, the pattern of recurring complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infestations since the 2022-2023 reporting period.