273 Dumont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 4-unit, 4-story tenement building at 273 Dumont Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Sheree Lewis, has exhibited various maintenance challenges over recent years. Most pressing among these issues are the open violations from the August 2024 inspection, which include problems with the building's cornice, damaged door latch, and inadequate safety signage. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with eight documented complaints between 2019 and 2022, though records indicate these problems were generally resolved when brought to attention.

The property has also faced multiple infractions regarding door security, including a recent October 2023 complaint about a window frame that HPD was unable to inspect. In 2018, significant violations were documented regarding a metal gate leading to the fire escape and flooring conditions in Apartment 3R, resulting in penalties that were subsequently resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular inspections and reporting requirements being addressed, including timely bedbug reporting showing no current infestations as of May 2025.

While the property has generally passed rodent inspections since 2010, with the most recent showing no issues in 2018, it has experienced various other maintenance challenges, such as lighting failures, garbage storage concerns, and sanitary conditions that have required attention. The HPD has issued violations for multiple systems requiring repair or replacement, including self-closing doors, lighting systems, and the fire escape ladder. The current status of numerous violations remains open or requires certification of correction, suggesting ongoing maintenance requirements.