216 Montauk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-story, three-unit building at 216 Montauk Avenue in East New York, owned by Rawle Hensford, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in May 2024. The recent complaints and violations include significant sanitary concerns in Apartment 2R, with open Class C violations for roach and mouse infestations, along with mold issues affecting approximately 8 square feet of bathroom ceiling. These conditions led to multiple emergency complaints being filed.

The building also has outstanding Class B violations related to a broken bathroom vanity in Apartment 2R as of July 2024. The property has a documented history of pest and mold issues, with patterns emerging over multiple years. Between 2022-2023, while some complaints were resolved without violations being issued (including issues with appliances such as refrigerators and electric ranges), the building's maintenance record shows persistent problems with unsanitary conditions, particularly regarding pests and mold.

There are also recurring issues with the building's appliance maintenance, as evidenced by multiple complaints about electric ranges between 2020 and 2024. The building's history shows a mix of passed and failed rodent inspections, with rat activity noted in July 2022, though a subsequent compliance inspection in August 2022 passed. Additionally, the property has several open violations regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2020-2024. While some routine maintenance issues have been resolved over time, the recent cluster of violations and complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.