485 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The six-unit residential building at 485 Central Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Linda Vera, is a three-story New Law tenement constructed in 1915. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly notable in 2021 when multiple complaints were filed regarding inadequate service throughout the building, with both emergency and non-emergency designations, though most were resolved following HPD inspections. The building has also dealt with mold problems, with HPD inspections in 2021 confirming issues in multiple units, though no violations were ultimately issued.

Further maintenance concerns were documented in 2021, including deficiencies in interior paint and plaster, particularly on ceilings and walls. Significant infrastructure issues have been addressed through various inspections and violations. In 2019, a defective boiler was documented, leading to a violation regarding a missing safety valve rating tag and a broken sewer cap in the gas meter room, which was subsequently resolved.

The building underwent a comprehensive inspection period from 2021-2023, during which time it consistently passed rodent inspections, suggesting effective pest management. Notably, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reports of infestation or re-infestation in any unit from 2019 through 2025. Current open violations primarily relate to heating system access and maintenance in Apartment 1A and 1B, though many previous violations from 2021 have been addressed and closed. The most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 continued the trend of successful pest control management.