1328 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 1328 Gates Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Salvatore D'avola, has experienced ongoing maintenance and pest challenges in recent years. Most notably, there are active rat activity issues, with inspections in 2025 (April and March) confirming the presence of rodents, and multiple complaints filed through both 311 and HPD regarding unsanitary conditions and pests throughout 2025.

The building has also faced substantial plumbing and maintenance concerns, including violations related to a broken front door lock, defective intercom system, leaking roof affecting an apartment ceiling, and multiple plumbing issues in apartment 3R documented in a December 2024 inspection. These violations include problems with faucets, flushing apparatus, carbon monoxide detectors, and plastered surfaces. The property has shown persistent issues with water-related problems, as evidenced by multiple water leak complaints and plumbing-related violations, including a slow leak complaint in May 2025.

The building has undergone several rodent control measures, with bait applications documented throughout 2022-2023, though rat activity continued to be reported in 2024 and 2025. Additionally, there are outstanding DOB violations related to failure to file low-pressure inspections for 2019 and 2022, and the building has faced complaints about unlicensed work and after-hours activities in early 2025. While the bedbug reports indicate no infestations from 2019 through 2025, the building's ongoing maintenance challenges suggest a need for continued monitoring of living conditions.