260 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, four-unit tenement building at 260 Cornelia Street in Bushwick, owned by Eric Krantz, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent significant problems occurring in early 2023. Apartment 1L is currently facing multiple open violations as of February 2023, including inadequate heat supply, defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, a water leak in the kitchen closet, and visible mold conditions.

The unit has also had documented heat and hot water issues in 2023, and similar problems were reported in 2022. The building has a history of unsanitary conditions, with multiple complaints regarding mold and pest problems between 2021 and 2022, many of which resulted in violations being filed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). In terms of infrastructure and safety compliance, there have been various violations and complaints documented, including electrical work without permit (2018), multiple rat activity findings in inspections between 2017 and 2025, and a bedbug reporting history showing no infestations from 2017 through 2025.

The building underwent some improvements as evidenced by permits issued in 2018 and 2019, and a new permit was issued in December 2024. Notably, there have been recurring issues with heat and hot water supply, including emergency complaints, along with ongoing concerns about moisture, mold, and pest control. The building's maintenance history suggests a pattern of occasional access issues for inspections, particularly during 2022, when multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and water leaks could not be inspected due to lack of access.