252 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 252 Cornelia Street in Bushwick, owned by Diane Dorta and dating back to 1907, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly regarding pest control and building maintenance. Most notably, in late 2024, there were multiple complaints about pest infestations, with inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) occurring in November 2024. While HPD's inspections found no violations of housing laws, the property has faced ongoing challenges with rodent control, evidenced by recent rat sightings in November 2024 and multiple rodent activity reports in early 2025, though a rodent inspection in April 2025 passed.

The building has maintained a comprehensive bedbug reporting record since 2019, showing consistent compliance with regulations, though a December 2024 report indicated all units had previously experienced infestations that were successfully eradicated. Historic issues from 2019 remain relevant, particularly violations in Apartment 1L related to damaged plaster surfaces, ceiling repairs, and a water leak in the bathroom, along with concerns about unauthorized alterations to the bathroom ceiling. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with mixed results showing both rat activity and passed inspections.

A chemical vapors complaint in June 2024 led to an advisory being sent to the property manager. The bedbug reporting history demonstrates a commitment to pest management, with all previous infestations reported as eradicated. The building's maintenance record shows periodic attention to both unit-specific and common area maintenance issues, particularly focusing on ensuring compliance with housing codes.