568 Evergreen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, six-unit Old Law Tenement building at 568 Evergreen Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Emilio Gonzalez, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. The most pressing concerns emerged in 2020, when the building faced multiple complaints including mold (labeled as UNSANITARY CONDITION), issues with the bell/buzzer/intercom system, and problems with wall paint/plaster, the latter of which resulted in violations. A particularly troubling series of incidents occurred in May 2019, involving water leaks, plumbing problems, and ceiling paint/plaster issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the premises for those complaints.

The building has been subject to regular monitoring for bedbugs, with reports filed annually showing zero infested units since 2020, indicating successful management of this pest control program. Recent inspections in 2025, 2024, and 2022 have all passed rodent inspections, demonstrating generally good maintenance standards. However, the property has had some outstanding maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly in Apartment 2R, where violations were documented in September 2020 regarding plumbing problems, mold, and various paint/plaster deficiencies.

Although some violations have been closed, others remain open as of the latest inspections. A gas utility referral complaint from January 2024 resulted in no violations being found during the inspection. The building's annual bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show consistent reporting and no infestations, suggesting proper adherence to city requirements despite earlier violations related to filing requirements.