207 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 4-story, 8-unit residential building at 207 12th Street in Gowanus, managed by Eva 12 Management LLC, has experienced several maintenance and pest-related issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2024, the building faced multiple violations related to ceiling and cabinet conditions in Apartment 3L, including defective plaster and paint issues, which were subsequently repaired. There was also an appliance-related complaint in May 2024 regarding an electric/gas range that could not be inspected due to access issues.

The building has a documented history of rodent-related concerns, with several rat sightings reported during 2020 (including multiple complaints over several months), and inspection results showing rat activity in October 2020, though more recent inspections in 2017 showed passing conditions. While there was one pest-related complaint in February 2023, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to gain access for inspection. On a positive note, the building has maintained a zero-infestation record for bedbugs over the past eight reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, with no units reported as infested or requiring eradication.

Recent maintenance issues have primarily centered around specific apartment conditions rather than building-wide problems, and prompt inspections have been conducted following violation reports. A current open violation from April 2024 requires removal of encumbrances consisting of household items in the first-story public hall. While the building's age (constructed in 1931) suggests inherent maintenance challenges, the management has generally responded to violations, as evidenced by the certification of multiple repairs between April and July 2024. The persistence of some access-related inspection issues, however, indicates occasional challenges in verifying and addressing certain maintenance concerns.