572A Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The two-family house at 572A Gates Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1899 and owned by Mary Charles, has experienced recurring water supply issues over recent years, with multiple complaints filed between 2020-2022 resulting in both violations and emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The most significant cluster of problems occurred between October and December 2020, when there were multiple complaints about water supply issues and heat/hot water problems, particularly affecting the first apartment on the first floor, where open violations remain regarding inadequate hot water and heat supply.

The building has also faced rodent control challenges, with inspections showing both violations and successful pass results in recent years, though a minor violation was noted in 2020. More recent activity includes several permitted work projects, with plumbing and exterior work permits issued in 2022 and 2024, indicating ongoing maintenance and improvements to the property.

In 2018, there were issues with unauthorized exterior work and scaffold safety violations associated with a construction project. However, recent rodent inspections conducted in 2024 and 2025 have passed, suggesting improved conditions in this regard. The building's documented history shows a pattern of water-related issues being the most persistent concern, though recent permits and successful rodent inspections indicate some progress in building maintenance and management.