2272 Strauss Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

2272 Strauss Street is a two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building in Brownsville, built in 1930 and currently owned by Fishel Schlesinger. The property has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over the past several years, with the most recent significant issues occurring in 2023, including multiple complaints for unsanitary conditions related to mold, garbage storage, and pests - specifically, mice infestation and evidence of roaches in Apartment 1F. The building has a persistent history of heating system problems, having faced multiple heat and hot water complaints between 2021 and 2022, with some violations issued during inspections.

Safety concerns were also documented in 2023, with violations issued for missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1F, along with exposed electrical wiring issues in the kitchen. While there have been rodent activity reports in 2022 and 2023, a compliance inspection in May 2023 showed improvement, though previous inspections in 2018 and 2022 had failed for rodent-related issues. The building's maintenance record shows attention from various city agencies, including the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), with inspections resulting in both violations and passing grades.

Notably, the property has maintained a clear record of bedbug activity since 2020, with no reported infestations in any of the annual reporting periods. An Environmental Control Board violation from 2021 remains active regarding illegal parking on the adjacent sidewalk, though this is not directly related to residential living conditions. The building's inspection history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly concerning building systems and pest control, though recent inspections indicate some improvements have been made in addressing safety violations and rodent issues.