2156 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

2156 Cortelyou Road is a 4-story, 13-unit "New Law" tenement building in Flatbush, constructed in 1912 and currently owned by CRP Cortelyou LLC. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns being rodent activity and unsanitary conditions. In 2025, there were multiple complaints about rodent sightings and conditions attracting rodents, with inspections confirming rat activity.

In June 2024, significant violations were documented in Apartment 3, including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, mold presence, pest infestation, and fire egress concerns. The building has also faced water-related problems, with heavy flow water leaks recorded as emergencies in both 2021 and 2024, though subsequent inspections typically found either no violations or required follow-up inspections. Additional maintenance challenges include historical issues with heat and hot water systems, as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints in early 2023.

The building's exterior has required attention, with Department of Buildings violations from 2019 noting problems with building walls and appurtenances, particularly regarding a dislodged decorative stone above the second-floor window. While there have been several complaints about garbage/recycling storage conditions in 2023, inspections generally found no violations. On a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations over the past several years, with regular reports indicating zero infested dwelling units since at least 2019. Recent inspections in May 2025 confirmed rat activity, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges.