520 Parkside Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

520 Parkside Avenue is a 7-story, 22-unit residential building constructed in 2015 located in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens and owned by Claire Jacobs. The building has experienced recurring issues with standing water and drainage, with multiple complaints in 2024 and 2025 regarding puddles on sidewalks, some of which remain unresolved. The property has also had several complaints about rodent-related concerns between 2024 and 2025, though inspections typically resulted in no violations being found.

While there have been no reports of bedbug infestations in the past seven years (with the most recent report in 2025 showing zero affected units), the building has faced various maintenance challenges. These include multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2022-2024 related to safety and general conditions, particularly concerning proper signage and notification requirements about smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures. The building's safety and maintenance record shows some concerning patterns, particularly in relation to drainage issues and general upkeep.

There have been multiple complaints and violations regarding standing water and drainage problems (documented through 311 complaints and Department of Buildings complaints), with the most recent being an active violation as of June 2025. The property has previously faced issues with waste management and cleanliness, as reflected in complaints and violations from 2021-2022 regarding garbage/recycling storage. While the building has generally passed health inspections when subjected to inspections, the repeated nature of certain complaints suggests ongoing challenges with these specific maintenance issues. It's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations and rodent inspections have shown passing results, though complaints about rodent-attracting conditions were made during 2024-2025.