895 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story Brownsville tenement at 895 Mother Gaston Blvd, owned by Frank Lang, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with particularly notable problems emerging in 2025. Between May and June 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding water leaks, plumbing issues (specifically related to bathtubs/showers), flooring problems, cabinet concerns, and pest infestations, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for several of these complaints.

The building has a documented history of pest issues, particularly in apartment 2A, which was cited for both mouse and roach infestations in 2022 and 2023 violations. Water-related problems have been persistent, with violations recorded for leaky faucets and damp areas in 2022 and 2023, and multiple service requests for water leaks in 2025. More recent concerns, as of June 2025, indicate emerging maintenance issues across various categories, including electrical problems (lighting and no lighting), door and window concerns, and refrigeration issues, with several classified as emergency situations.

The building has multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2022-2023 that were eventually closed, including issues with fire safety, window guards, and self-closing doors. There is one active Department of Buildings violation as of September 2024 related to an unfiled external low pressure inspection. While the building's recent bedbug reports (2021-2023) show no infestations, the persistent nature of other maintenance issues raises ongoing concerns about overall building conditions.