2256 Strauss Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 2256 Strauss Street in Brownsville, owned by Gary Golding and constructed in 1930, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past few years. In May 2021, the building faced multiple complaints requiring attention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including reports of pests (classified as unsanitary conditions), radiator problems, window frame issues, and cabinet concerns.

These incidents led to several Housing Maintenance Code violations, including an infestation of mice in apartment 3B, and violations related to fire safety materials, plastered surfaces, and interior painting requirements in common areas. The building also required repairs to the entrance door's tempered glass pane. More recent records show significant improvements in pest control, as evidenced by five consecutive annual bedbug reports from 2021 to 2025 showing zero infested units, successful eradications, and no re-infestations.

Additionally, the building's rodent inspections in December 2017 resulted in passing scores, suggesting that pest management practices have been effective since the problematic period of 2021. While the building has a history of maintenance issues, the consistent reporting of zero infestations in recent years indicates successful pest management, though the earlier violations related to fire safety and general maintenance should be noted. The most recent bedbug reporting period (2025 filing) shows no current pest issues as of the current date, July 2025.