170 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 6-story, 78-unit building at 170 Hawthorne Street, constructed in 1941 and currently owned by 170 Hawthorne St Realty Corp, has experienced several significant maintenance issues and violations in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water (including one in June 2025), and numerous violations related to building maintenance, including problems with doors/windows, flooring, and unsanitary conditions. The building has also faced HVAC-related challenges, with a notable complaint about lack of heat/hot water in May 2025, though these issues were reportedly resolved quickly.

A cluster of complaints from April-May 2025 resulted in multiple violations, including plumbing issues, window/frame problems, and door-related concerns, with some inspections unable to gain access to the affected areas. The property underwent a detailed inspection in late 2024, leading to several identified violations in Apartment 3L, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, mouse infestation, mold, and various repair needs. Historical complaints reveal past concerns with building safety, including several elevator-related issues and questions regarding unauthorized modifications, though many of these complaints were ultimately found to have no warranted violations upon inspection.

The building has documented instances of bedbug infestations, with the most recent report from June 2024 indicating one unit that was successfully eradicated. Rat activity has been a recurring issue, with multiple inspections showing evidence of rodent presence between 2016 and 2022, though recent rodent inspections have passed. Environmentally, the building has had various ECB violations since 2019, including concerns about obstructed fire escape passages and maintenance of building systems, though most have been resolved.