913 Saratoga Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, 4-unit building at 913 Saratoga Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Fitzroy Baptiste, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years that warrant attention. The building's most persistent problems have centered around its infrastructure, with multiple complaints about flooring, roofing, and plumbing issues. Between January and February 2024 alone, there were violations noted for electrical outlets, flooring conditions, and roofing problems that were officially documented by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

These violations included a broken electrical outlet in the bathroom, defective ceramic tiles in the kitchen (Apartment 2R), and a leaking roof affecting the public hall ceiling on the second story. The building also experienced water leak issues during this period, though HPD was unable to access the affected rooms for inspection. More recent inspections in late 2023-early 2024 revealed additional problems, including mold and wall issues in Apartment 2R.

While the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations in its last two reporting periods (2022-2023 and 2023-2024), it has struggled with pest management in the past, as evidenced by rodent inspection failures in 2014 and 2017. The property was unable to be inspected for certain reported issues in multiple instances, including outside roofing concerns and heavy water flows, though some complaints resulted in violations being issued. The building currently has several open violations from February 2024 regarding various maintenance issues, including painting requirements, floor repairs, and electrical outlet concerns that have not yet been certified as resolved.