481 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 481 New Lots Avenue in East New York, built in 1930 and currently owned by Said Makhany, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most pressing concerns occurring in 2023. There were multiple emergency complaints in 2023 related to electrical systems, including wiring issues and lighting problems, as well as persistent water leak problems, both involving heavy flow. Notably, in June 2023, the building received various Housing Maintenance Code violations for apartment 1R, including issues with peeling paint, water leaks, defective plaster surfaces, and problems with carbon monoxide detecting devices and rodent infestation.

Additionally, there were serious concerns about heating and hot water systems in apartment 1F during the same period, with multiple complaints filed in May 2023 regarding heat/hot water issues that could not be adequately inspected by HPD. The building's maintenance history also reveals structural and rooftop concerns, with a significant inspection in April 2023 regarding roofing issues that HPD was unable to properly inspect. More recently, in July 2024, there was a partial stop work order related to plumbing issues, and an active violation was filed regarding the revocation of plumbing approvals due to concerns about a suspended master plumber's license.

While there have been no recorded bedbug incidents or rodent issues since 2012 (when the building passed inspection), the recent plumbing, electrical, and water-related problems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property had three bedbug-free filings between 2023 and 2025, indicating no infestation during those periods. An inspection in 2019 regarding gas hook-up/piping was also noted, but no violation warranted at the time of inspection.