250 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 250 Hawthorne Street building, a 4-story New Law Tenement constructed in 1927 and containing 39 units, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2025, the building received multiple violations for pests and mold, with HPD issuing citations that require the owner to address these conditions.

The property has also had recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints documented for the entire building, though inspections often found that service had been restored prior to inspection. The building experienced significant maintenance issues in 2024, particularly affecting apartment 3G, which was cited for both rodent and cockroach infestations, while apartment 4B had multiple violations including problems with bathroom fixtures and doors. The property has a history of pest management challenges, with documented infestations in 2019 and 2024, though recent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 indicate no active infestations.

The building's maintenance record shows a mix of violations being addressed properly, such as a 2024 mold violation in apartment 3G that was certified as corrected, along with various repairs to fixtures and building components between 2023-2024. While rodent inspections in 2017, 2019, and 2022 showed passed results, the frequency of pest-related complaints and violations suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance. The property, currently owned by Manuel Vargas, has been subject to multiple HPD inspections and interventions, with the most recent significant issues focusing on pest control and heating system reliability.