1863 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, two-family house at 1863 Pitkin Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Gin Hwa Yang, has a concerning history of maintenance issues, particularly during summer 2018 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heat/hot water, plumbing, and electrical problems. Between July 2-5, 2018, there were six separate complaints about these issues, most notably involving heat/hot water problems in the apartments, though housing inspectors were repeatedly unable to gain access for proper inspections.

The building experienced significant plumbing problems, particularly in Apartment 2, with violations documented in April 2018 regarding defective water supply pipes and waste line obstructions in multiple bathrooms. Security concerns were also notable, with open violations from May 2018 for defective locks and self-closing doors at the building entrance, along with an active environmental code violation from January 2018 for removing a posted vacate order related to fire escape maintenance. More recent history includes a rat activity inspection in February 2020, though the earlier 2010 inspection had passed.

The building's documented issues culminated in July 2018 with a closed Department of Buildings complaint regarding failure to comply with a vacate order, and there is an active Environmental Control Board violation from January 2018 still showing a balance due of $1,000. Of particular concern is an open Housing Maintenance Code violation from July 2018 regarding a safety shoe requirement for a drop ladder on the west exterior wall, as well as ongoing open violations for building entrance security issues and carbon monoxide detection requirements. The combined record suggests a pattern of maintenance challenges and code compliance issues, particularly concentrated in mid-2018, with some violations remaining unresolved as of the latest available data.