2188 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The four-story, 25-unit tenement building at 2188 Atlantic Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Fidelis Valentine, was constructed in 1910 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with water supply systems, including a recent HPD inspection attempt in November 2024 that could not be completed, and a building-wide heat and hot water emergency in October 2022. The building has also faced safety concerns related to its roof structure, with two active Environmental Control Board violations from August 2022 regarding inadequate safety measures and unsecured chain link fencing during maintenance work, carrying penalties totaling $18,750.

While the building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, maintaining records of zero infested units in recent filings (most recently in April 2024), there is a recurring violation history related to bedbug report filing requirements between 2021 and 2024, though these violations are classified as "A" (non-hazardous) and have been closed. An examination of the roof safety issues in 2022 revealed multiple problems with chain link fencing and parapet conditions, though these were ultimately resolved by May 2023. The building passed its last rodent inspection in January 2011, indicating no current concerns with vermin infestation.

The building's recent history shows a pattern of plumbing and water supply issues, with four reported incidents since 2022, including both emergency and immediate emergency complaints. The property has also required annual bedbug reporting compliance, with violations being issued and subsequently closed, though recent filings show no current infestations. The chain link fence safety violations from 2022 represent the most significant safety concern on record, though these were addressed through structural evaluations and repairs completed in 2023. While the building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance needs are present, the most recent bedbug reports and rodent inspection results indicate improved pest control performance.