1447 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

1447 Bushwick Avenue is a three-story, 6-unit residential tenement building constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Dorothy Henry. The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in 2024. This includes open violations from June 2024 related to water supply problems affecting an entire building and ceiling plaster issues in a specific apartment (1R).

Earlier incidents of note include multiple heating and water supply complaints (in February and August 2024) where inspectors were unable to gain access for evaluation. Between 2019-2020, the building faced various maintenance challenges including electrical issues, pest problems, and multiple instances where HPD inspectors could not gain access to investigate reported conditions. The building's inspection history reveals recurring maintenance needs, particularly regarding heating systems, plumbing, and interior surfaces. Notably, there was a significant cluster of violations documented in late 2019, including issues with flooring, electrical systems, and doors across multiple units.

While the property has maintained compliance in recent rodent inspections (2025 and 2024), there was documented rat activity in September 2022. The building has demonstrated generally responsible bedbug management practices, with no reported infestations between 2021-2022, and the required annual bedbug reporting obligations have been met according to HPD records. Recent inspections (2024-2025) have revealed multiple open violations, including a bedbug reporting compliance issue (April 2024) and specific repair requirements for the public hall walls and floors (1st story) as well as ceiling repairs in apartment 1R. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building access for inspections, as evidenced by multiple complaints being closed without resolution due to lack of access.