2042A Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The two-family building at 2042A Pacific Street in Crown Heights, owned by Nestor Chavez, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since 2016. Most notably, there was a concerning pattern of violations in 2016-2017 affecting apartment 1A, including multiple plumbing problems (water leak at kitchen ceiling, defective sink connections), issues with kitchen fixtures (broken cabinet, defective tiles), and safety concerns (missing carbon monoxide detector and inadequate hot water supply). Additionally, both the roof over the 3rd story public hall and the 3B apartment experienced leaking issues, and there were documented bedbug infestations in the 3B apartment.

The building has faced persistent rodent issues, with multiple inspections in late 2017 showing rat activity, though more recent inspections in 2016 and 2015 had passed. A significant maintenance milestone was achieved in July 2021, when multiple violations from 2016-2017 were certified as closed. The most recent building activity on record shows a permit was issued in March 2021 for unspecified work, and there was one complaint filed in late 2021 regarding a sweep that was inspected the same day with no violations found.

The building's documented history suggests a period of serious maintenance challenges from 2016 to 2017, particularly in terms of plumbing, safety systems, and pest control. While many of these issues appear to have been addressed and closed as of 2021, the frequency and variety of past violations, particularly in 1A, indicate there was a time when resident comfort and safety were significantly impacted. The rodent control efforts in 2017 also suggest this was a persistent issue, though earlier inspections in 2015 and 2016 show some improvement.