1429 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

1429 Pitkin Avenue is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Matthew Ziv. The property has experienced recurring electrical issues throughout 2025, with four documented power outages between May 12 and May 20, all resulting in HPD violations.

Notable safety concerns include several open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of December 2024, particularly in Apartment 1, including an open gas line after range removal, defective fire egress, missing electrical outlet cover, and maintenance issues with self-closing doors. There are additional violations affecting multiple units, such as pest issues, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and various maintenance deficiencies including broken plaster surfaces and incorrect use of spaces in the cellar. Historical records show an active investigation into illegal conversions, with the Department of Buildings issuing a penalty for occupancy violations related to an unauthorized Class "A" apartment in the cellar, including unlawful gas range usage.

Complaints about heat and hot water issues, unsanitary conditions, and general maintenance problems have been recorded, though HPD inspections did not find housing law violations in some cases. Recent rodent activity was confirmed in both April and July 2023, indicating ongoing pest management challenges, while the building has had no reported bedbug infestations between 2020 and 2021. While some historical violations have been closed, numerous open violations remain, particularly from a December 2024 inspection, including issues with refuse accumulation in the front area and various safety concerns.