2104 Strauss Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, three-unit building at 2104 Strauss Street in Brownsville, owned by Sandra Cayemitte, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since its construction in 2003. Most recently, in January 2023, there was a heat and hot water outage requiring HPD intervention, though the problem was reportedly resolved within a day.

The building has a history of structural and maintenance violations, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment, including a March 2023 violation for water leaks and defective plaster surfaces in the kitchen, and earlier issues from 2018 detailing similar maintenance problems. Security concerns were addressed in 2023 and 2021 when illegal double-cylinder key-operated locks on the building's front gate were ordered to be removed under violation notices. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, with the most recent report (December 2023) showing no infestation cases between November 2022 and October 2023.

Rodent inspections conducted between 2010 and 2018 show fluctuating results, with some failures noted in 2010 and 2018, though the most recent inspections indicate improved conditions. While there have been multiple maintenance violations over the years, most have been resolved promptly, with the exception of the recent heat and hot water issue which was quickly addressed. The building's age and history suggest occasional maintenance challenges, particularly affecting the first-floor unit, though recent bedbug and rodent control efforts appear to be in compliance with city requirements.