260 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

260 Essex Street is a 3-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 2004 in East New York, currently owned by Rita Zimmer. The building has experienced recurring ventilation system issues, with the most recent complaints in late 2023 and early 2025, though inspections could not be completed due to lack of access.

Other notable recent concerns include a safety-related smoke detector issue (emergency classification) in 2023, unsanitary pest conditions, and various maintenance requests in early 2025 involving cabinets, electrical outlets, and flooring. The property has a documented history of plumbing-related problems between 2020-2021, including issues with sinks, toilets, and bathtubs, though most were either resolved or did not result in violations. Earlier violations from 2020-2021 indicated some safety concerns, including problems with building entrance doors, fire-retardant materials, and air conditioner brackets.

The building has maintained a consistent pattern of filing zero bedbug infestations or eradications in its annual reports from 2021 through 2025, and passed a rodent inspection in 2012, suggesting effective pest management practices have been maintained. While many past maintenance issues have been resolved without resulting violations, the persistence of ventilation system problems and recent safety concerns regarding smoke detectors indicate ongoing maintenance challenges that may impact resident comfort and safety. All documented violations have been closed, though some required periodic re-inspection.