409 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, three-unit building at 409 New Jersey Avenue in East New York, owned by Cuthbert Albert, has experienced ongoing maintenance and habitability issues, particularly in recent years. Most notably, in January 2025, multiple complaints were filed and violations issued for conditions including deteriorating flooring/stairs, plumbing issues (bathtub/shower), ventilation system problems, and unsanitary conditions involving both pests and mold. The building has an open violation from September 2024 regarding a mice infestation in apartment 2A that is still listed as active.

Other recent persistent issues include multiple pest-related complaints, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2025-2022 showing no infestations, though there were previous violations for roaches in 2022, and mice in 2024. The building has also had documented ventilation system problems in apartment 2A and a deferred maintenance issue regarding fire retardant material in the cellar ceiling from August 2024. The property has a history of pest management challenges, with multiple violations for roaches and mice infestations between 2022-2024, though recent bedbug filings indicate no current infestations as of 2025.

Recent maintenance issues have included a variety of problems affecting resident comfort, including ventilation, plumbing, and flooring issues. While the building has passed rodent inspections in 2019 and 2012, the more recent violations suggest ongoing maintenance and habitability challenges. The owner's history of addressing violations shows some completion of repairs, as evidenced by several certified violation notices from 2024-2025, though the persistence of some violations suggests ongoing maintenance needs.