467 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 467 Central Avenue in Bushwick, currently owned by Bart Schwartz, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over recent years. The property, built in 1920, has faced persistent mold problems, with multiple emergency complaints about unsanitary conditions related to mold reported between 2024 and 2025. Significant violations were documented in August 2024 in apartment 1A, including infestations of roaches, water leaks affecting the kitchen ceiling, and various damage to walls and bathroom fixtures.

The building has also experienced heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints regarding inadequate heat/hot water in 2024 and 2025. More recent service requests from 2025 include plumbing problems with radiators and another instance of mold, both of which were addressed by HPD. The building's infrastructure has shown some weaknesses, with documented rodent activity in 2022 and 2025, and recent reports of electrical outlet/switch problems, though some complaints were resolved without violations.

The property has two active Department of Buildings violations from June 2023 related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2019, and several plumbing and sanitation issues have been consistently reported and addressed through emergency interventions. The building's history includes multiple DOB violations between 2018-2020 regarding inspection report filings and work orders, though these were generally dismissed or resolved. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, the building's maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring issues that require ongoing attention. Recent records indicate efforts to address these problems, with HPD inspections confirming that many complaints have been resolved, though some violations, particularly in apartments 1A and 1B, remain classified as open.