567 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 4-unit, 4-story building at 567 Gates Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Herminio Torres, has experienced a series of recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, from February to April 2025, there were multiple complaints about electrical problems, including no lighting, as well as issues with pest infestations. The building has also faced consistent appliance-related problems, with complaints regarding refrigerators and electric ranges appearing multiple times in 2024 and 2025, though inspections showed varying results in terms of housing law violations.

The second-floor apartment (2A) emerged as a particular area of concern in 2024-2025, with multiple violations issued regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and bathroom issues including a bathtub with defective faucets and waste line problems, though these violations were certified as corrected by late 2024. The building's maintenance history shows an ongoing battle with various infrastructure issues, including door and window problems, heating systems, and plumbing. While there have been no reports of bedbugs in recent years (as per the annual filings), the property does present some concerning patterns, particularly in 2025 when multiple complaints were filed simultaneously in April.

The most recent Department of Buildings violation from April 2023 regarding an inspection filing requirement remains active as of October 2023. Historical rodent inspections show a mix of results, with passed inspections in 2022 and 2024, though there were periods of rat activity and bait application recorded between 2010 and 2011. The building, constructed in 1931 and classified as an Old Law Tenement, has had some maintenance issues addressed through HPD inspections, with most recent violations being properly closed, though the persistent nature of similar complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.