821 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, two-family house at 821 Gates Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Grid Gardens 1 LLC and built in 2004, has experienced persistent heating system issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating complaints in 2024-2025 (January, December, and another December complaint), all of which were classified as emergencies, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) unable to gain access for inspection in several cases.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges in 2023, including plumbing issues (affecting basins/sinks and water supply), electrical problems (with outlets/switches), and appliance concerns (specifically regarding electric/gas ranges), leading to violations being issued by HPD. A safety concern was reported in early 2024 regarding the fire escape, though this was resolved within days.

Two significant incidents occurred in August 2022: a construction enforcement complaint that resulted in no violations being found, and a potentially serious illegal conversion case that led to a partial vacate order being served. The building's maintenance record shows some history of heat/hot water issues, with a similar complaint noted in June 2023 that did not result in any violations. On a positive note, the bedbug report for the property from June 2024 shows no infestations or eradication efforts required during the reporting period of November 2022 to October 2023, indicating successful pest management.