425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, three-unit building at 425 Pennsylvania Avenue in East New York, currently owned by 425 Pennsylvania Ave LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues throughout 2023. Most notably, there have been recurring water leak problems, with heavy flow leaks reported in both October and November 2023, affecting various areas including ceilings and bathrooms. The property has also faced multiple maintenance challenges in recent months, including unsanitary sewage conditions, electrical wiring issues, door problems, and plumbing concerns, particularly impacting the first apartment.

A November 2023 inspection resulted in multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations for Apartment 1, including issues with water leaks, paint conditions, a broken door strike plate, faucet problems, and various maintenance deficiencies, though many of these were marked as "Close" with certification dates extending into 2023-2024. The building's history reveals more systemic issues, including an environmental control board violation in 2023 regarding illegal curb modifications and removal of front yard green space. There are also indications of unauthorized unit modifications, with assessments suggesting conversion to three families despite previous classifications.

While the property has maintained a rodent-control program, with the most recent inspection in 2023 passing, earlier inspections in 2019 showed failures due to rat activity. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all recent filings (2022-2024) showing zero affected units. The property, built in 1901 and classified as a two-family house, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges that have persisted into current year, though many recent complaints have been closed without violations being issued.