297A Cooper Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The two-family house at 297A Cooper Street in Bushwick, owned by Nissim Vaknin, is a two-story building constructed in 1901 that has experienced several significant events over recent years. The property underwent substantial work between 2018-2020, during which multiple permits were issued for electrical and plumbing work, though this period was marked by several concerning incidents.

In June 2019, the building experienced shaking/vibration issues that led to a stop work order, which was subsequently rescinded. During that same month, multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations were recorded regarding construction safety and site maintenance, including inadequate housekeeping with scattered construction and food debris in the rear yard, and failure to safeguard persons and property during construction operations. The building has maintained regular rodent inspections, with the most recent four inspections (2022-2025) showing passed results, though there was a period of rat activity documented in late 2016.

The property faced some regulatory challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a complaint in October 2020 about failure to provide inspection access to an ongoing construction site, which resulted in a stop work order that was eventually rescinded. Earlier complaints from 2018-2020 included issues with electrical wiring (2022) and a period of professional certification compliance audits where inspectors were unable to gain access to the building. Throughout these events, the owners have generally complied with requirements to resolve violations, with most being marked as "Resolved" in the records, though one ECB violation from June 2019 resulted in a penalty of $1,250.