290 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 290 Cornelia Street in Bushwick, owned by The Iris Hope Trust and constructed in 2008, has experienced recurring plumbing and heating issues over the past several years. Most notably, between late 2022 and early 2023, there were multiple complaints regarding toilet problems and heating issues, all classified as emergency situations, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the affected units for verification.

The building has also faced compliance challenges with the annual bedbug reporting requirement, with open violations recorded in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021, indicating an ongoing failure to submit the necessary documentation. A rodent inspection in February 2022 found rat activity, though subsequent inspections have generally resulted in passed evaluations, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing compliance.

The property's maintenance history shows some attention to infrastructure issues, including a complaint about water retention and improper drainage filed in 2021, though access for inspection was not granted. While the building is relatively new and has passed several inspections over the years, the pattern of unaddressed complaints regarding heating and plumbing systems, particularly during the winter months, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and tenant communication. All historical inspection records for rodent activity show improvements, with the building passing recent inspections in 2024 and 2025, as well as an 2022 compliance inspection.