220 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

220 Bushwick Avenue is a 5-story, 8-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Ari Koth. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, most notably during a significant incident in February-March 2020 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding inadequate heat and hot water throughout the entire building and specific apartments (5B and 5F).

The building has also faced challenges with water leaks, including a recent slow leak complaint in 2023 and a similar issue in 2018 that resulted in violations. Other documented issues include pest concerns in early 2020, violations related to fire safety and public hall maintenance in mid-2020, and a period of rodent activity recorded through multiple inspections between 2019 and 2024, with bait applied as recently as March 2024. The property has demonstrated some positive maintenance practices in recent years, including timely response to most complaints and the eradication of bedbug infestations, as evidenced by zero infested dwelling units reported since 2020.

The building's heat and hot water system issues appear to have improved since 2020, with no similar complaints recorded in recent years. While multiple housing maintenance code violations were issued in 2020, including those related to heating systems, water supply, and building access, records indicate that many of these were either resolved or certified as corrected by mid-2024. The building's complaint history also shows proper documentation and closure of various issues through appropriate city agencies, suggesting that the property management is responding to maintenance concerns as they arise, though the frequency and pattern of certain issues (particularly regarding water systems and pest control) warrant attention.