282 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 3-story, 6-unit tenement building at 282 Ashford Street in East New York, owned by Nathaniel Thomas and constructed in 1910, has faced numerous maintenance challenges over the past years. Most recently, in June 2025, there were complaints about heat/hot water issues and plumbing problems, with violations issued by HPD. Earlier in 2025, multiple issues were reported including ceiling paint/plaster problems, pest infestations, and mold, all resulting in violations.

The building's history shows recurring heat/hot water problems, as evidenced by a building-wide outage in November 2024, and ongoing rodent issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity in 2024-2025 despite bait applications. Recent Department of Buildings inspections (December 2024) revealed several open violations in Apartment 1R, including issues with plaster surfaces, water leaks, skylight conditions, and various safety concerns throughout the public areas, such as missing handrails and stored household items blocking hallways. The building currently faces significant structural and safety concerns, as evidenced by active Environmental Control Board violations from June 2024 relating to blocked fire escape routes, water pooling issues, and concerns about exterior wall deterioration.

There are also multiple open DOB violations regarding annual inspection filings for low-pressure systems and boiler inspections from 2018 to 2023, though some violations from 2024-2025 have been marked as active. The property has undergone several rodent control efforts throughout 2023-2025, with limited success in eliminating infestations, as shown by repeated bait applications and compliance inspections indicating ongoing rat activity. The combination of these maintenance issues, structural concerns, and persistent pest problems suggests the building requires significant attention to meet basic housing standards and ensure resident safety and comfort.