1600 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, two-family house at 1600 Pitkin Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Morris Zakaria, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly in 2025. Most notably, there have been multiple reports of construction-related air quality issues between March 12-20, 2025, including lead dust and construction dust affecting indoor air quality. The building faced severe heat and hot water system problems in early 2025, with several complaints documented between January and February, some classified as emergencies.

More concerning, in late 2023, three serious safety-related complaints were filed and closed, including issues with the fire escape, cooking gas, and plumbing/water supply. The property also exhibited significant maintenance violations in 2022, particularly in the 3rd floor apartments, including problems with heat, hot water, gas supply, carbon monoxide detectors, and pest infestations. Recent building activity suggests ongoing management challenges, with numerous active and open complaints as of 2025, including potential construction code violations and questions about the building's certificate of occupancy.

The Department of Buildings has recorded various environmental control board violations, including a $1,280 penalty for installing a commercial roll-up gate at the main entry without proper permits. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past year, rodent inspections in 2024 generally failed to meet compliance standards, indicating possible persistent pest management issues. Violation history shows a pattern of running water, heating, and safety system maintenance issues, particularly affecting the 3rd floor apartments, which have been documented under multiple violation categories since 2022.