1408 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement building at 1408 Bushwick Avenue, built in 1925 and currently owned by Marci Garcia, has experienced several maintenance and regulatory challenges in recent years. Most notably, as of 2025, there are open violations related to fire-retardant ceiling materials and paint requirements in the 4th-floor public hall, as well as ongoing concerns about lighting, wall conditions, and water leaks. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints in December 2024 and concerning electrical systems in March 2025, which resulted in violations.

There have been multiple pest control challenges, particularly regarding rodent infestations, with violations issued for apartment 2R in 2024. The property showed consistent sanitation concerns in 2024-2025, specifically regarding garbage and recycling storage, though inspections generally found conditions were corrected. The building's history includes several significant events between 2018-2024, including multiple complaints about construction work, heating system failures, and pest control issues.

Four open DOB violations as of 2023-2024 pertain to failure to file external low-pressure inspections, showing potential maintenance oversight. The property underwent renovation work in 2018-2019 under permit #321769458, which was subject to multiple inspections and enforcement actions. While the building has achieve rodent inspection compliance as of April 2024, past inspections have frequently indicated rat activity or other pest control challenges. The bedbug reporting from 2023-2025 shows no documented infestations during the reporting periods.