1240 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 120-unit, 3-story residential building at 1240 Gates Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Timothy Henkel, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges since 2024, particularly with heating and water systems. The property has documented multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2025 alone, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Recent issues include emergency heat/water problems reported in June 2025 and plumbing concerns in April 2025.

The building has also faced significant pest control challenges, with current open violations for roach infestations in Apartments 2A and 3C (as of late 2024), and rodent activity reported in March 2025. Multiple Department of Buildings violations remain active regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspection reports for 2020-2021, and there are several completed violations from 2024 related to bathroom fixtures and pest control. The property has undergone various repairs and maintenance work as evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2020-2021 for plumbing and electrical work.

Seven inspections between 2019 and 2025 have confirmed rat activity, suggesting persistent rodent control issues. While there have been improvements in some areas, such as the certification of corrections for several violations in 2024-2025, the frequency of heating, water, and pest-related complaints indicates ongoing building system management challenges. Recent inspections have shown mixed results, with some apartments being inaccessible during inspections while others have required follow-up visits to confirm issue resolutions. Separate HPD inspections in early 2025 for door/window conditions resulted in violations being issued, and the building has maintained a consistent record of heat and hot water complaints throughout 2024-2025, affecting both individual apartments and common areas.