296 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 296 East 98th Street in Brownsville, owned by Wilton Trimmmingham, has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent years, particularly clustering around 2024-2025. Most notably, there were several emergency incidents reported in September 2024, including problems with water supply, electrical systems (including power outage), fire escape safety, and missing signage, though inspections generally found no violations.

The building has an open bedbug violation from April 2024 requiring submission of an annual report, and multiple ongoing violations from 2023, including electrical system deficiencies in apartment 1R (with documented power issues and inadequate service), a mandated repair of broken ceramic tiles in the public hall, and various interior maintenance concerns such as plaster repair, ceiling painting, and floor maintenance. The property has a documented history of infrastructure challenges, particularly with electrical systems, as evidenced by multiple power-related complaints including a documented outage in 2022 that resulted in violations. Plumbing issues have been a recurring theme, with various reports of water supply problems and radiator concerns, though many recent complaints from August 2024 were not able to be inspected due to access issues.

The building has also faced internal environmental challenges, including a period of mold presence in apartment 1R in 2023, and a documented rodent infestation that required abatement. While some issues have been resolved through inspections and repairs, as indicated by closed complaints and violations, a number of problems from 2023 and 2024 remain unresolved, including interior maintenance issues and environmental concerns. The property has not reported any bedbug infestations in recent cycles, with the last reporting period (2021-2022) showing zero infested or re-infested units.