50 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The four-story, 26-unit residential building at 50 Sutter Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Christopher Bramwell, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most notably, there are ongoing concerns about heating systems, with heat/hot water complaints recorded in January 2025 and multiple instances in October 2024, though the January 2025 complaint was investigated and found not to violate HPD housing laws. The building has faced recurring issues with mold (August-October 2024), safety violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (August 2024), and problems with flooring/stairs requiring emergency attention.

A particularly concerning aspect of the building's condition was documented in March 2024, when vertical cracks were identified between the parapet and fourth floor, with associated stucco displacement, resulting in an active Environmental Control Board violation with a $6,250 penalty. The building has maintained an active record of pest control efforts, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past seven years (2019-2025), though there were significant rodent activity concerns in 2018 with multiple bait applications required. The property has a mixed inspection history, with several violations issued and subsequently resolved, including issues in Apartment 1A related to water leaks, pest infestation, and damaged walls recorded in August 2024.

While many complaints have been investigated and closed, some violations remain open as of the most recent inspections. The building's age (built in 1925) and its classification as a New Law Tenement suggest it is subject to specific housing maintenance code requirements. Recent complaints about heating systems and the structural issues identified in March 2024 are of particular note, though it's worth noting that many recent complaints have been addressed through inspections, with some requiring the owner to correct the identified issues within specified timeframes.