1490 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

1490 Pitkin Avenue is a 3-story, 162-unit residential building constructed in 1982 and currently owned by Michael Levitt, located in Brownsville, NYC. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns including an open flooring issue reported in May 2025, multiple unresolved problems in apartment 17G (including mold, pest infestation, water leaks, and various surface damages), and a reported violation regarding broken tiles in apartment 2G's kitchen ventilation system from September 2024.

The building has seen recurring pest issues, with multiple pest-related complaints between 2023-2025, though recent Bedbug Reporting indicates only one infested unit reported in 2025, with successful eradication. Safety concerns were highlighted in September 2024 with violations related to carbon monoxide detector functionality. The property has had various maintenance code violations, particularly impacting apartment 17G, including issues with plaster surfaces, floor tiles, mold, and ventilation systems.

Recent inspection attempts by HPD have often faced access issues, most notably in 2025. The building's systems have undergone some documented inspections, including a failed rat activity inspection in 2018 and a compliant one in 2019. Multiple inspections show a pattern of unresolved maintenance issues, with several violations and complaints remaining open as of the latest data.