611 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 12-unit, 4-story tenement building at 611 Gates Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Leah Gutman, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly during 2022. The building, constructed in 1910, faced multiple emergency situations including water leaks (April 2022), sewage problems (April 2022), and instances of mold and pest infestations (October 2022), though no violations were issued following HPD inspections. More recent concerns include electrical issues and refrigerator problems reported in December 2022, which were not resolved until September 2023.

The building also has an active violation from May 2023 regarding damaged floor tiles in the public hall on the 1st story, though several other violations from the same inspection were promptly addressed, including repairs to a defective vestibule door and rust removal from balcony components. Two egress-related complaints were filed in July 2023, but no violations were substantiated upon inspection. The property has undergone regular pest management, with its most recent bedbug report from May 2024 showing no infestations during the 2022-2023 period, and previous years also showing zero reported cases.

Rodent inspections conducted in 2024 and 2022 both resulted in passing grades. While the building's recent history shows improvements in pest control and fewer major maintenance issues, the pattern of clustered complaints in 2022 suggests previous challenges with moisture-related problems and building systems. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, filing annual reports demonstrating effective monitoring and management of potential infestations.