1283 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, three-unit old law tenement building at 1283 Bushwick Avenue, owned by Abe Green and constructed in 1925, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning are the recent violations issued in September 2023 regarding a water leak and multiple unsanitary conditions in Apartment 2, including mold, which were categorized as both emergency and non-emergency situations.

The building has also faced significant challenges with hot water temperature control, security features, and self-closing doors in this same apartment, all of which remain open violations as of September 2023. Additional documented issues include a slow water leak affecting plastered surfaces and paint in Apartment 2, as well as safety-related concerns about a lockable knob installed on a door leading to a fire escape window. The property has maintained relatively good compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the past five filing periods from mid-2021 through 2024.

While there was confirmed rat activity in 2022, more recent rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025 have consistently passed, indicating improved pest management. The building's recent history shows some progress, with several violations from 2023 documented as having been closed by December 2023, including notifications related to smoke detector requirements and building registration information. However, multiple open violations related to water damage and safety features in Apartment 2 remain outstanding as of July 2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.