253 East 94th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

253 East 94th Street is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 and owned by Orandy Harriott. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, particularly in 2019 when multiple complaints were logged regarding heat and hot water outages, electrical power outages, and various other maintenance concerns.

An inspection in March 2019 resulted in multiple violations being issued for problems including plumbing, appliance issues, unsanitary conditions (including pests), and window frame concerns. Apartment 3 has had documented issues with mold, pests, plumbing, and general maintenance that required attention, as evidenced by several violations issued in December 2019. The building experienced particular challenges in 2018-2019 with unauthorized construction work in the cellar area, as indicated by two ECB violations issued in April 2018, one related to improper building maintenance and another for work being performed without the necessary permits.

The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, with the 2025 report showing no infestation cases. The building has had its share of infrastructure issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests between 2019-2021, including problems with the intercom system, heat and hot water availability, and power outages. While some violations and complaints have been resolved, the historical record shows a pattern of maintenance challenges that required repeated intervention from housing authorities.