1731 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

1731 Pitkin Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building in Brownsville, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Joel Gorjian. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most recent cluster of complaints in June 2025 involving paint/plaster issues, electrical problems, plumbing concerns, appliance maintenance, and pest-related problems, all of which resulted in closed service requests due to lack of access for inspection. Prior to this, an October 2023 inspection revealed multiple safety and maintenance violations, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and an intercom system, with violations being issued for these conditions.

Additional violations were documented in 2024, particularly in apartments 2F and 3B, relating to door problems, pest infestations, and window guard requirements. The building has shown some concerning patterns regarding access for inspections, as noted in both recent and past complaints where inspectors were unable to gain entry. Historical data reveals various compliance and safety issues dating back several years, including a 2019 investigation into building stability concerns with reports of sagging and rotted beams, which resulted in a $640 penalty.

There were also several emergency violations in 2023-2024 regarding essential systems including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though many of these were subsequently closed with corrections. The building has maintained a seemingly consistent record regarding bedbug and rodent inspections, with no reported infestations in recent years, though an initial rat activity report was made in June 2019. Multiple permits have been issued over the years for various work types, including plumbing and electrical work, with the most recent ones from 2021-2022 showing active maintenance of building systems. Regular communications regarding maintenance issues and the need for inspections have been documented, though often resulting in closure due to lack of access rather than resolution of reported problems.