296 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The three-story, six-unit building at 296 East 2nd Street in Kensington, owned by Qui Liu, was constructed in 1931 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there have been rodent sightings, with initial inspections showing rat activity (May 2025) followed by a compliance inspection that passed (May 2025).

The building has recurring safety concerns, with multiple violations in 2024 related to fire escapes, window guards, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors, though some were subsequently resolved. There is currently an open violation regarding bedbug reporting requirements (April 2024). The property has a documented history of electrical and heating issues, including a December 2022 power outage that resulted in violations, and various electrical problems in Apartment 4 that required attention.

Multiple inspections in late 2022 and early 2024 identified unsanitary conditions, particularly relating to pests, and there have been concerning maintenance issues such as a defective fire-retardant ceiling in the building vestibule and a water leak (January 2024). Additionally, there are active violations related to the building's external low-pressure system inspections, with non-compliance dating back to 2021. While some violations have been resolved, including certain safety issues related to doors and windows, the building continues to present challenges in terms of safety systems and pest management, as evidenced by recurring complaints and violations over the past few years.