905A Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The four-unit, four-story old law tenement building at 905A Gates Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Kevin Alter, has experienced several notable maintenance and health-related issues since its construction in 1931. Most recently, in July 2024, the building has faced ongoing rodent activity, with inspections in September and October 2024 confirming rat presence, following similar issues in 2023 and 2019. These rodent problems have prompted multiple DOHMH inspections, with varying results from "Passed" to "Failed for Other Reasons." The building has also experienced significant water-related issues, particularly in February 2022, when multiple water leak complaints resulted in violations affecting apartment 2A's bathroom and hallway ceilings.
Additional maintenance concerns have included an unsanitary garbage recycling storage situation in 2019 (no violations found), and a concerning heat and hot water complaint in December 2018 that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development could not investigate due to access issues. The building's violation history reveals critical safety concerns that have since been addressed. In December 2018, violations were issued regarding inadequate heat supply, defective smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detection devices in apartment 1A, though these issues were subsequently resolved.
The property has maintained consistent bedbug reporting compliance since 2021, with no infestations reported in the past four years. Following inspections, the building has shown some improvement, with recent bedbug reports (most recent from December 2024) showing zero infested units. An annual bedbug report was required in 2024, which indicates improved monitoring of this particular issue. The building classifies as an "OLD LAW TENEMENT" dating back to 1931 and has undergone various other inspections over the years, with some requiring bait application for rodent control in 2019 and rodent activity confirmations in 2024, suggesting an ongoing need for pest management efforts.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 5416 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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