1613 East New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 33-unit, 5-story building at 1613 East New York Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Bergen Square LLC, has experienced persistent maintenance issues since its construction in 2019, most notably regarding water-related problems. In 2025 alone, there were multiple water-related complaints, including heavy flow and damp spots, with violations issued in May for water leaks. The building has also faced several infrastructure challenges, including door issues (both emergency and non-emergency), a heat/hot water problem in March 2025, and ventilation system concerns.

Housing Maintenance Code violations from late 2024 reveal significant issues in apartment 4H, including problems with plaster surfaces, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, self-closing doors, and an infestation of roaches, though these violations were later certified as corrected. The building's common areas and building systems have also faced scrutiny, with violations regarding fire doors and entrance doors noted in the 2024 inspections. Accessibility compliance issues were documented, though earlier violations from 2019 related to construction site safety were resolved.

The property has maintained a consistent record of rodent activity throughout 2024, with multiple bait applications recorded, though no recent reports of bedbug infestations have been filed since 2022. An active violation from October 2024 related to improper storage use in a ground floor room remains open, carrying a penalty of $1,250. The building has generally adhered to bedbug reporting requirements, with only one documented case in 2022. The persistence of water-related issues, structural maintenance needs, and rodent activity suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems management, though many violations have been addressed through the required correction processes.