270 Parkside Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 36-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 270 Parkside Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Agnes Farkas, has experienced persistent issues with pest control and maintenance over recent years. Most notably, there are current open complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pests dating from March and May 2025, following multiple rodent-related complaints in 2024-2025 that indicate ongoing vermin control challenges.

The building previously faced significant maintenance issues in 2022-2023, particularly in apartment C4W, where violations were documented for mold, carbon monoxide detector absence, rodent infestation, plumbing problems, and various safety concerns including defective fire escape elements and window issues, though most of these violations were certified as corrected. The property has a concerning history of failed access for inspections and compliance checks, including three separate complaints in 2022 and 2023 where inspectors were unable to gain entry. From a regulatory compliance perspective, there are several active violations focusing on energy efficiency requirements, with failures to file necessary benchmarking reports and display energy scores noted from 2019-2021.

The building has also been subject to Department of Buildings scrutiny, including a 2018 construction-related investigation for work without a permit that resulted in a partial stop work order, and two complaints about illegal conversion and unauthorized work in 2022-2023 where inspectors again could not gain access. While the building's bedbug reports for the last three years (2022-2024) indicate no infestations, the persistent issues with rodents and recent pest control complaints suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining sanitary conditions. The property has undergone regular rodent control measures, including bait applications, as evidenced by multiple inspections throughout 2023-2024, though these have not fully resolved the infestation problems.