298 Grove Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

298 Grove Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Stella Lin, located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. The property has experienced significant maintenance challenges, particularly in recent months, with multiple water leak incidents documented in 2024, including both heavy flow and slow leak conditions, with one of these resulting in visible mold at a bathroom window frame in apartment 2R.

This apartment has been the focus of ongoing issues, as evidenced by multiple open violations from June 2024 related to water leaks, pest infestations (including roaches and mice), and the need for various repairs including carbon monoxide detector installation and door maintenance. The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with water-related issues, unsanitary conditions, and rodent activity. Between 2023-2025, there have been consistent reports of rat activity, with the most recent inspections in July 2025 confirming continued rodent presence despite bait application efforts.

Historical complaints from 2021 documented unsanitary conditions related to sewage, pests, and garbage storage, though these complaints were closed without violations being issued. The property has also had issues with compliance requirements, including a lapse in filing the 2022 External Low-Pressure Inspection, which remains an active violation as of April 2023. While there have been three consecutive years of bedbug reports showing no infestation claims between 2020 and 2023, the building's current maintenance record and ongoing violations suggest persistent challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.