1242 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, two-family building at 1242 Bushwick Avenue, owned by Dominick Delio, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past few years, with particularly concerning electrical safety concerns emerging in 2024. Between April and June 2024, the property faced multiple problems with electrical systems, including power outages and lighting failures, leading to several Housing Maintenance Code violations being issued. The most recent inspection in June 2024 found the building without adequate lighting in common areas, with broken light fixtures in stairways, and ongoing electrical supply problems affecting multiple rooms in the second-story apartment.

Additionally, there are active concerns about building infrastructure, with Department of Buildings violations from 2025 citing exterior wall disrepair and drainage issues with rain gutter systems. The building has a documented history of various maintenance challenges, including passenger water issues, plaster and paint problems, and rodent activity. A significant incident occurred in 2022-2023 involving unauthorized occupancy issues, which resulted in multiple violations and a $25,000 penalty for failing to comply with a vacate order.

The property also had recurring boiler-related complaints between 2022-2023, though some of these were eventually resolved. The rodent control history shows consistent efforts to address the issue, with bait applied regularly between 2022 and 2025, though a rat activity determination was noted in April 2025. Current active violations and penalties total over $75,000, including serious concerns about electrical safety, building maintenance, and historical occupancy compliance issues. The property has undergone multiple inspections and emergency responses, particularly regarding electrical systems, with several incidents classified as emergencies by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.