270 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 270 Lenox Road building, a 6-story, 74-unit Class A residential structure built in 1961 and currently owned by Eric Markel, has experienced a series of significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. In mid-2025, multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pest infestations were filed, with violations issued for pest issues in May 2025 and June 2025. The building has active housing maintenance code violations as of late 2024, including an ongoing roach infestation in Apartment 105 and various electrical and maintenance issues in Apartment 409, which has documented problems with electrical outlets, plaster surfaces, mold, and plumbing.

The elevator system has been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints about single-device operation and lack of alternate service between July and October 2024, leading to active ECB violations totaling $15,625 in penalties related to elevator communication systems, maintenance, and parking structure inspection requirements. The property has a troubling history of maintenance challenges, including recent violations for unsanitary conditions such as mold and pest infestations, particularly affecting Units 105 and 409. While earlier rodent issues seemed to improve following inspections in 2019, 2010, and 2013 that passed, there have been more recent concerns regarding pest control.

The building's electrical systems have also required attention, with violations issued in 2024-2025 pertaining to wiring issues. Notably, there was a bedbug infestation reported for the period of November 2020 to October 2021, though this was apparently addressed with some units being eradicated. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues requiring attention, particularly with elevator reliability and pest control, suggesting ongoing challenges with building systems and resident comfort.