535 Evergreen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 535 Evergreen Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Ahmed Albassam, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in August 2024 when multiple complaints were filed regarding water leaks, mold, and ceiling damage. Specifically, violations were documented for water leaks and mold conditions affecting the basement's south wall, and bathroom ceiling issues in the first-floor apartment.

These problems were officially recognized as violations of the Housing Maintenance Code and required the owner to address both the source of the water issues and the resulting mold conditions. Additional repairs were mandated for broken plaster and paint surfaces in the bathroom ceiling of the first-floor apartment. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to pest control, with regular bedbug reporting over the past several years indicating no infestations between 2019 and 2024.

Rodent inspections have also been conducted regularly, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing compliance and passing results, following previous bait application interventions in 2012-2013 when rat activity was recorded. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections and maintained a clean bedbug record, the August 2024 violations represent the most significant recent maintenance issues, though it's worth noting these violations were addressed and closed in August 2024. The building's age (built in 1910) and classification as an "Old Law Tenement" are consistent with its historical context and maintenance requirements under New York City housing regulations.