459 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

459 Pennsylvania Avenue is a 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Hershy Beigel. The building has experienced a notable pattern of maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent concerns emerging in April 2025, including problems with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings, and plumbing issues with basins/sinks.

Between January and April 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding electric/gas ranges and plumbing fixtures, all of which were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) but none resulted in violations. A significant incident occurred in December 2024 when one apartment (1B) received a violation for inadequate heat/hot water, though this was not the only such issue in the building. The building has faced various maintenance challenges in recent years, including safety concerns in late 2024 when Apartment 2D was cited for inoperable carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors, and in August 2024 when Apartment 4C received multiple violations including rodent infestation, bathroom fixture repairs, and floor issues.

The property has a history of pest management success, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods (2020-2025), and passed rodent inspections in 2011, 2012, and 2020. An illegal conversion complaint from 2020 was closed due to inspector inability to gain access, and while this was not directly related to current conditions, it suggests previous access issues. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing violations, often within reasonable timeframes, though some notable safety concerns have emerged regarding smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.