538 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 538 Amboy Street in Brownsville, owned by Sam Amboy LLC, has experienced ongoing maintenance issues since at least 2022. Most recently, in January 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions (specifically mold), flooring issues, and a door frame problem, all of which were reported as having been corrected according to HPD records.

The building has a documented history of pest-related issues, with violations issued in October 2023 and April 2022 for mouse infestations in apartment 1R. Other notable maintenance concerns include a heavy water leak (February 2022), plumbing issues (October 2023), and various repairs needed in apartment 1R, such as addressing lead-based paint hazards, broken window parts, and multiple issues with bathroom fixtures and tiles, as documented during inspections in April 2022. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring issues that suggest potential challenges in property upkeep, though the most recent bedbug reports from 2022 through 2024 indicate no infestations.

Violations from April 2022 included problems with doors, windows, bathroom fixtures, floor tiles, and lead paint hazards, all of which were subsequently certified as corrected. While recent complaints from January 2025 were addressed under HPD's emergency service, the frequency and variety of past issues indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has been responding to complaints as evidenced by the resolution descriptions stating conditions were corrected, though residents are advised to report any persistent issues through 311.