475 Alabama Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

475 Alabama Avenue is a 4-story, 39-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1916, currently owned by Christopher Bramwell. The building has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in 2023. Multiple plumbing problems were reported in October 2023, including issues with basins/sinks and bathtubs/showers, all of which were resolved within days of reporting.

More serious concerns were documented in January 2023, particularly in apartment 2A, where there are currently open violations related to pest infestations (both mice and roaches), defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and problems with a kitchen cabinet and bathroom ceiling plastering. Structural issues have also been documented, including reports from 2023 of brick wall problems between the 4th and 5th floors, with active violations and penalties imposed by the Environmental Control Board totaling $3,155. The building has a history of regulatory compliance issues, including two bedbug-related violations in 2023 requiring annual reporting, though subsequent filings from 2024-2025 show no reported infestations.

Prior to these recent maintenance issues, the building maintained a relatively clean record, with rodent inspections from 2011 and 2012 passing without concerns. While many complaints throughout 2023 were resolved promptly once reported, the persistence of open violations in apartment 2A suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age and classification as a New Law Tenement indicate it is subject to specific regulatory requirements regarding maintenance and habitability standards, which recent inspection results suggest are not being consistently met.