899 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

At 899 Bushwick Avenue, a 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 and owned by Enrique Carrero, recent history shows significant recurring issues primarily related to essential services. Between late 2024 and 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat/hot water problems affecting the entire building, with at least two clusters of complaints recorded in December 2024 and again in April-May 2025. The building has experienced consecutive issues with cooking gas systems, including emergency complaints in March and April 2025, though HPD inspections often encountered difficulty gaining access.

A concerning open violation from December 2024 remains active regarding obstructed fire escape egress from third and second story balconies. The property has demonstrated persistent challenges with building systems and maintenance, including multiple power outages and electrical issues documented in late 2024, with some violations issued. Apartment 1B was notably affected in December 2024, with multiple violations related to heat, hot water, and electrical supply, though these were certified as corrected by January 2025.

Apartment 2C has reported both maintenance issues and a rat infestation violation from July 2024 that remains open, despite recent rodent inspections in 2025 showing passing results. The building's management has generally faced challenges responding to HPD inspection requests, as evidenced by several instances where inspectors could not complete their assessments. While the building has maintained a good record regarding bedbug infestations (with no reported cases in the past five years), the pattern of recurring heating, electrical, and plumbing issues suggests ongoing concerns with building systems. The most recent tenant safety inspection in July 2025 reportedly found no violations, though this would not necessarily address the historical patterns of maintenance issues.