585 Evergreen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, four-unit building at 585 Evergreen Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Nick Ramphir and constructed in 1915, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most recently, in July 2023, there was a reported mold problem that was verified and addressed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). During 2022, the building faced multiple interconnected issues including unsanitary conditions related to pests, problems with walls requiring attention to paint/plaster, and an inoperable bell/buzzer/intercom system – though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect these complaints.

Violations from March 2022 specifically identified mold and door issues in apartment 3R that required correction, while prior violations from 2018 showed water leak and plaster problems in apartment 1F that were subsequently addressed. The building has maintained zero bedbug infestations over the past several years, with consistent reporting showing no units affected between 2020 and 2023. Recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed rodent inspections, though records from 2015-2016 indicate previous rat activity that required bait application and compliance actions.

A more recent concern involves an active violation as of September 2024 regarding the failure to file an external low-pressure inspection for 2023, reflecting ongoing maintenance obligations. Additionally, there was a notable environmental control board violation in January 2018 concerning the removal of a vacate order related to illegal sleeping quarters in the cellar, though this was resolved with a penalty. The building's records show a pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly between 2018-2023, with varying degrees of resident access and inspection responses from regulatory agencies.