570 Evergreen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

570 Evergreen Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story residential building located in Bushwick, Brooklyn. This property, owned by Jacob Bortz, was constructed in 1913 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heating and hot water systems, with documented outages affecting both individual apartments (specifically apartment 3R) and the entire building in late 2021.

In early 2024, a water leak was reported, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the problem. More recent inspections in October 2023 identified multiple safety issues related to self-closing doors in the cellar area, affecting egress paths, sprinkler systems, and water heater access; however, these violations were certified as corrected by December 2023. The building's history shows some concerning patterns, including a documented rodent problem in December 2019 and violations related to bedbug reporting requirements in early 2022 (though subsequent filings have shown no reported infestations).

Recent inspections from 2022 through 2025 have generally shown compliance with health and safety requirements, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passing successfully. While the heat and hot water issues from 2021 were addressed (with systems restored, and violations closed), the building's age and history of maintenance complaints suggest ongoing attention to infrastructure needs may be required. The property has maintained active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, with all filings showing zero affected units.