481 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11216

At 481 Eastern Parkway, a 4-story, 16-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1920, multiple concerning patterns of maintenance issues have emerged throughout 2025. The building has experienced recurring rodent problems, with multiple rat and mouse sightings reported between February and March 2025, and regular bait applications continuing through March 2025.

The property has also faced various infrastructure challenges, including multiple emergency maintenance requests for heating and hot water systems in June 2025, as well as plumbing issues. A December 2024 inspection identified several violations in apartment 12C, including water leaks in the kitchen and bathroom, exposed electrical wiring in the public hall stairs, and various defects in flooring, ceiling, and wall surfaces that required attention. The building's recent history shows persistent concerns with basic building systems and maintenance, including multiple complaints about lighting, flooring, windows, and ceiling conditions.

In early 2025, there were several complaints and attempted inspections related to electrical lighting issues and various structural elements, though some inspections were unable to be completed. Notably, the building has maintained a zero-infestation record for bedbugs over the past several years, according to the bedbug reporting system, with no reported cases of infestation or eradication in any unit from 2019 through 2025. Two complaints regarding potential illegal conversions were filed in 2024, though access issues prevented inspectors from completing their evaluations in both instances.