542 Georgia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

542 Georgia Avenue in East New York is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building from 1930, currently owned by Vincent Beckford. The building has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent problems centered around heat and hot water systems, including an emergency complaint in December 2023 that was reportedly resolved within days. There are significant ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly in Apartment 1F, where multiple open violations as of 2024 include active roach infestations, mold and water leak issues, and damage to plaster and paint surfaces in the bathroom.

The building's history shows recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, including a building-wide outage in August 2023 and a similar issue in November 2021, along with multiple inspections and violations related to pest control and bedbug reporting requirements between 2019 and 2024. The building's maintenance record reveals various other issues requiring attention, including plumbing problems (toilet issues), appliance failures (refrigerator and gas range), and unsanitary conditions. Several complaints from 2021, including those related to pests and appliances, were closed due to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development being unable to gain access for inspection.

A significant number of violations remain open as of 2024, including those related to water leaks, mold, and bedbug reporting requirements. While there was an inspection for illegal conversion in 2018, the inspector was unable to gain access, and previous rodent inspections in 2011 and 2012 showed passed results. The building's documented history suggests persistent maintenance challenges over the years, with particular concentration of issues in the past few years.