1821 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

1821 Pitkin Avenue is a 4-story, 18-unit residential building in Brownsville, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by SMS Realty Associates LLC. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems during 2024 and 2025, with multiple complaints filed in both years affecting either the entire building or individual apartments. There have also been several appliance-related complaints, particularly regarding electric/gas ranges, some of which resulted in violations being issued.

Notable safety concerns include an open violation from September 2024 regarding a fire egress obstruction and defective fire retardant materials in the cellar, along with multiple violations related to self-closing doors throughout the building. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system issues in late 2024 and 2025, along with plumbing problems in early 2025. Historical data reveals persistent rodent activity in 2016-2018, though more recent inspections show no such issues.

The building has had three Department of Buildings complaints regarding illegal conversion between 2018-2019, with inspectors reportedly unable to gain access. There are two active violations concerning boiler inspection filings from 2017 and 2019, and while there have been multiple bedbug filings, all records indicate zero affected units. The property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections since initial issues were addressed, as evidenced by "passed" results in subsequent inspections. Recent complaints in 2025 have primarily focused on heat/hot water issues and general maintenance concerns, with some complaints resulting in violations that require correction by the property owner.