1606 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, two-family house at 1606 Pitkin Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Edward Sorros and constructed in 1930, has experienced several notable issues over the past few years, particularly concerning heating systems. Most recently, in early 2025, there were two separate complaints regarding inadequate heat that required intervention from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Prior to this, the building has a documented history of heating problems, with multiple heat/hot water-related complaints between 2019 and 2022, affecting both apartment units and requiring emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has also faced various maintenance issues, including a 2023 inspection that revealed multiple violations in Apartment 2, including a pest infestation (roaches and mice), broken sink caulking, and a 2022 violation regarding defective self-closing doors. The property underwent some construction activity in 2019, which prompted complaints about building shaking/vibration and structural stability concerns, though these complaints were ultimately resolved, including one that was inspected but could not gain access.

A permit was issued in 2021 for work under job number 321766228, related to plumbing and electrical systems. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of heating system inconsistencies, as evident from the frequency of heat-related complaints, while other issues have generally been addressed through inspections that often resulted in no violations being found, such as plumbing problems and appliance issues in 2023. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the last five years, according to the city's official reporting system.