473 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

473 Pennsylvania Avenue is a 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Sefik Gunes. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly in 2025, with multiple tenant complaints resulting in violations related to doors/windows, mold, pests, and wall conditions. Between March and July 2025 alone, there were at least 13 documented complaints, including multiple instances of window frame and door issues, as well as problems with mold and pest infestations.

The Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024-2025 show a pattern of problems, including confirmed mouse infestations in apartments 1A and 3C, mold issues in public areas, and various repair needs in multiple apartments. Historical records reveal ongoing challenges with pests, evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints about mice, roaches, and mold across different apartments, particularly in the summer of 2024. Although there have been bedbug infestations reported in previous years (2020-2021), there have been none reported in the most recent three years (2022-2024). The building's recent maintenance history shows some improvements, as evidenced by the resolution of many violations within reasonable timeframes, but significant issues remain.

For example, as of July 2025, there were still seven active complaints related to various maintenance issues, according to the most recent Housing Maintenance Code complaints. The property has undergone multiple inspections and issuance of violations, with the most serious issues typically categorized as Class C violations, indicating conditions which require immediate attention. While the owner has generally responded to violations and many have been certified as corrected, the recurring nature of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's rodent inspection history shows varied results, with failures recorded in 2017 but passes in preceding years, indicating fluctuating pest control effectiveness.