165 Lott Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 108-unit, 3-story residential building at 165 Lott Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Fermin Garcia and constructed in 1986, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues in recent years. As of July 2025, there are two active violations regarding the failure to file energy benchmarking reports (as of August 2024). In 2025 alone, there have been multiple complaints about smoking/vaping in smoke-free areas, a troubling pattern of pest-related issues (including at least one pest violation in 2024), and concerns about construction lead dust affecting apartments.

The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water problems in early 2025, though these were addressed relatively quickly in most cases. Additional maintenance concerns include wall and plaster issues, and problems with doors/windows, particularly a door frame issue that was inspected and found not to violate housing laws. Historical data shows a pattern of pest problems, with violations recorded in 2022 and 2021 regarding mouse infestations in apartments 1B and 2B.

In 2021, multiple code violations were documented, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and refrigerator maintenance in apartment 2B. While the building's bedbug reporting for 2024-2025 shows minimal activity (with only one infested unit recorded in the most recent report), rodent inspections have consistently shown passed results from 2015 to 2024, suggesting some level of ongoing monitoring and control. The building's management has generally responded to violations and service requests, though there have been instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to units for inspection.