980 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, two-unit building at 980 Gates Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1899 and currently owned by Bernard Bluzenstein, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, particularly affecting Apartment 2R. Most notably, in March 2024, multiple emergency violations were documented, including problems with cabinets, ceiling plaster, flooring, and the presence of mold (approximately 4 square feet on the east wall).

The building has ongoing violations from March 2024 regarding a sagging wood floor, plaster surface repairs, and mold remediation in Apartment 2R, as well as issues with a window sash and cabinet doors in the kitchen. Previous maintenance concerns included a potentially problematic water leak and ceiling issues in August 2023, an appliance complaint in May 2023 where inspectors could not gain access, and various pest-related incidents in 2022, including rodent sightings in September 2022. The property has demonstrated some improvements in pest management, with the most recent rodent inspection in July 2024 passing, following a pattern of increased compliance noted in recent years.

Bedbug reporting has shown no infestations in the most recent 2023-2024 reporting period, and previous filings in 2022 and 2025 also indicated no bedbug presence. Several historical inspections between 2016-2019 recorded instances of rat activity requiring bait application, but more recent inspections have consistently passed. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of moisture-related issues, including mold and water leaks, along with various structural and cosmetic maintenance needs, particularly affecting the southern side of Apartment 2R.