1104 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-unit, three-story building at 1104 Gates Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Shamak Johnson, has a documented history dating back to its construction in 1905 as an Old Law Tenement. The most pressing and recurring issue affecting tenant safety and comfort appears to be the building's ongoing failure to comply with the New York City Housing Maintenance Code's bedbug reporting requirements, with four consecutive violations recorded between 2021 and 2024, all of which remain open as of the most recent inspection in April 2024.

The building has also experienced rodent management challenges over the past few years, with documented rat activity noted in May 2024 and August 2022, though the most recent inspections in March 2025 and June 2024 passed without issues. A plumbing-related complaint from 2020 regarding illegal work (including sprinkler/standpipe systems) was ultimately closed due to the inspector's inability to gain access during the final inspection attempt.

The property's maintenance record shows some fluctuating conditions, particularly concerning pest management, as evidenced by the transition from violations to inspections passing consistently since 2025. While the bedbug reporting violations represent a significant ongoing compliance issue, the building has generally met basic regulatory requirements in other areas, with most inspections resulting in either compliance or passing grades. The most recent rodent inspections suggest improvements in pest control, though the presence of rat activity in early 2024 indicates these issues may not be entirely resolved.