912 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, four-unit residential building at 912 Gates Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Elliot Frankel, has a significant history of maintenance and compliance issues since at least 2018. Most notably, there were multiple serious complaints in March 2019 regarding unsanitary conditions, including mold, pests, and safety concerns related to smoke detectors and water leaks, though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect these conditions.

The building underwent several Housing Maintenance Code Violations in late 2018, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements, improper signage, and maintenance concerns in common areas, particularly at the entrance lobby where violations related to door functionality and accumulation of refuse were noted. The property has shown persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2024 indicating continued issues, though a July 2024 inspection resulted in a "Passed" designation. However, the building has maintained an apparently effective bedbug management program, with all recent annual reports (2021-2024) showing zero infested units.

Two complaints regarding potential illegal hotel rooms in the building were filed in 2021 and 2023, though both resulted in access denial for inspections. The most recent significant maintenance infrastructure was the implementation of bait in October 2023 following a Compliance inspection indicating rat activity. While many previous violations have been resolved and recent bedbug reports demonstrate regulatory compliance, the building's history reveals a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pests and water-related issues, though recent inspections indicate some improvement in overall building conditions.