287 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The 287 Cornelia Street property is a three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building located in Bushwick, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by Ben Deutsch. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent complaint regarding heat and hot water problems logged in February 2025, which was promptly addressed by HPD.
A concerning pattern of sanitary issues emerged in July 2024, when multiple violations were documented, including problems with pests, mold, door and window issues, and ceiling repairs. This period also saw violations related to unsafe fire egress conditions.
The building's maintenance history indicates persistent rodent activity, with rat sightings recorded in 2025, 2024 (multiple instances), 2022, and 2023. Currently, there are several open violations from July 2024 that require attention, including safety concerns such as defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a broken bathroom door, various pest infestations (including roaches and mice), and issues with the building's plaster and paint surfaces. The most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 confirmed rat activity, continuing the pattern of pest-related problems that has been documented over the past decade.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1906 |
Total area | 5372 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 287 Cornelia St, New York, NY 11221
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