2259 Strauss Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit tenement at 2259 Strauss Street in Brownsville, owned by Jordan Schiller, has faced several significant maintenance issues since 2021. In October 2021, the building experienced multiple system failures requiring HPD intervention, including problems with doors, windows, plumbing (including a steam pipe/riser), and electrical lighting, with several resulting in violations. These issues followed reports of unsanitary garbage storage conditions.

The building's maintenance record shows recurring violations of bedbug reporting requirements in 2021-2022, though recent filings (March and December 2024) indicate no current infestations. More concerning are the open violations from October 2021 related to building safety, including defective entrance door locking mechanisms, broken windows in the public areas, and evidence of water leaks. An illegal cellar apartment conversion issue was documented in 2018, resulting in fines for improper modifications and illegal occupancy beyond the building's legally approved configuration.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections and remediation efforts throughout 2024, with multiple bait applications observed between January and June 2024, and a "Compliance" inspection passed in August 2024. While the building has addressed some maintenance concerns, the pattern of open violations and the history of unauthorized modifications suggests persistent maintenance challenges. The most recent bedbug and rodent control reports indicate improved pest management, with no current bedbug infestations and active efforts to manage rodent populations through consistent baiting and inspections.