264 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

264 Cornelia Street is a three-story, six-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Tom Rosenberg. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and pest control challenges over the past several years. Most notably, there have been multiple incidents of unsanitary conditions related to mold, with the most recent emergency complaint filed in November 2020 and a previous series of violations in June 2019 originating from Apartment 1L. Water-related issues have also been documented, including a slow leak in 2019 for which violations were issued, and ceiling plaster problems that same year.

An apartment condition from 2014 in Apartment 3L regarding a defective smoke detector and broken kitchen floor was not certified as corrected until 2021. The building's maintenance history shows persistent rodent activity, with initial inspections consistently indicating rat presence, most recently documented in April 2025, though the building passed a compliance inspection just prior in April 2024. Notably, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations over the past five reporting periods from 2020 through 2024. Other historical violations include various maintenance issues in Apartments 3R and 3L such as window problems, floor repairs, and egress concerns, though all have been marked as closed.

The property has also been subject to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations requiring repairs to address water leaks, mold, and paint issues, particularly affecting common areas and individual units. Recent rodent inspections indicate a continuing need for attention to pest control, while the building's maintenance history shows regular occupancy challenges with water issues, plaster problems, and mold. The consistent absence of bedbug infestations is a notable positive aspect of the building's recent history. The property has undergone various repairs and improvements over the years, as evidenced by the closure of multiple violations, but the recurring nature of certain issues suggests ongoing maintenance needs.