974 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 2-family house at 974 Gates Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1899 and currently owned by Walter Mart, has experienced several maintenance and service issues over the past few years, most notably with heating systems and water-related problems. The most recent incident occurred in December 2024, when tenants reported heat and hot water issues that were temporarily resolved during HPD's inspection. In 2022, there were multiple complaints about mold and moisture problems, including three separate reports of unsanitary conditions related to mold in June, and a water leak issue.

These complaints led to several Housing Maintenance Code violations being issued in July 2022, primarily affecting Apartment 1, with requirements to repair defective plaster surfaces, address water leaks, and fix flooring issues. The building has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing all evaluations in 2019, 2022, and most recently in July 2024. There was one construction-related incident recorded in July 2018 that resulted in a full stop work order being issued, though this appears to have been resolved quickly. The property shows a relatively recent history of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2022, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding various maintenance issues.

However, most violation cases, such as those from 2022, were subsequently certified as corrected by October 2022. The building's bedbug history from 2021-2022 shows no infestations or re-infestations during the reporting period. While the heating system issue in late 2024 is concerning, it is important to note that this incident was addressed relatively quickly according to HPD documentation. The facility's overall documentation indicates a general pattern of prompt response to violations and inspections, though access issues sometimes hindered initial investigations.