166 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, six-unit building at 166 Central Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Central Gardens LLC, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in mid-2024. Between July 18-28, 2024, multiple complaints were filed and subsequently closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including issues with water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks), pests, and mold - some of which were classified as emergencies. Notably, the building has a documented history of water-related problems, with similar complaints occurring in August 2022, during which multiple heavy flow water leak incidents were reported.

Other significant past issues include a heat/hot water problem affecting the entire building in August 2022, and unsanitary conditions involving sewage in the same month. Inspection records show the building has faced persistent pest control challenges, with multiple rodent activity reports in 2023-2025 indicating ongoing issues, despite some baiting attempts and compliance inspections showing passed results. The building's maintenance history also includes notable violations, such as a 2022 citation for dried sewage and fecal matter in the basement, though this was later certified as resolved.

While bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 show zero infestations or re-infestations, the building has required multiple pest control interventions. The property has consistently filed annual bedbug reports, complying with HPD requirements, and maintained documentation showing no bedbug activity since 2022. The building's maintenance record illustrates a pattern of water-related issues, pest problems, and occasional heating system concerns, with varying degrees of emergency classification for these complaints.