280 Cooper Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 3-story, 6-unit building at 280 Cooper Street in Bushwick, owned by John Altberg and constructed in 1906, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in 2023. There are currently multiple open violations from July 2023 affecting apartment 2F, including issues with electrical outlets, water leaks, damaged cabinetry, and safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide detector requirements.

The building has also failed to file its required external low-pressure inspections for both 2018 and 2019, resulting in active violations as of June 2023. While bedbug reports for the past three filing periods (2019-2022) show zero infested units, the building has faced ongoing rodent issues, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 resulting in a failed rating for "Other Reasons," following a passed inspection in April 2024. Recent service complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including water leak issues and window problems reported in August 2023, though these investigations did not result in violations.

A significant cluster of complaints in July 2023 included reports of mold, appliance issues (refrigerator and electric/gas range), electrical problems, and concerns about ceiling paint/plaster. The building's violation history also shows several open violations related to safety procedures, including the need to post proper notices regarding gas leak procedures and maintain updated bedbug reporting compliance. While the building's management has addressed many service requests, as evidenced by their closed status, the persistence of open violations and recent failed rodent inspection suggests ongoing maintenance and pest control challenges.