579 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The building at 579 Blake Avenue in East New York is a 6-story, 195-unit Class A residential building constructed in 1975, currently managed by Erica Alejandro. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with particularly notable concerns emerging in 2024-2025. Multiple violations and complaints have been recorded regarding unsanitary conditions, including pests and mold, with at least six separate reports between February and May 2025.

There are also multiple open and closed violations related to building systems and safety equipment, including issues with ventilation systems, electrical lighting, plumbing, and various apartment maintenance needs. Significant environmental control board violations remain active from 2024 regarding elevator maintenance, emergency exit doors, and building lighting. The building's recent history shows recurring maintenance challenges with infrastructure and safety systems, including multiple complaints about the elevator system being the only device on the property, which has been documented repeatedly since 2019.

The property has had issues with water leaks, sanitation problems, and various apartment-specific maintenance needs, with violations issued for multiple apartments including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and kitchen appliances. While the building has passed recent bedbug inspections and rodent inspections in 2020 and 2018, historical records show some pattern of sanitation issues that have required ongoing attention. The Department of Buildings has issued several violations regarding facade maintenance and inspection compliance, with one open violation dating back to February 2022 regarding FISP Cycle 9A inspection filing.