883 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11212

This two-story, four-unit residential building located at 883 Mother Gaston Blvd in Brownsville, owned by Merline Antwine, has a mixed record of maintenance and compliance issues over the past decade. Most recently, in 2024, there have been concerns about building stability with two complaints about shaking or vibrating structures, and the building currently has active Environmental Control Board violations regarding damaged parapet walls and mortar joints, with a penalty of $2,530. The property has experienced ongoing pest control challenges, particularly with rodent infestations, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations between 2022 and 2023, including documented mouse infestations in apartment 1R.

There are also several open violations from 2023-2024 related to building maintenance, including issues with a broken vestibule door latch, defective self-closing doors, and incomplete plumbing repairs in apartment 1R's bathroom fixtures. The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with basic systems and infrastructure, including electrical, plumbing, and pest control issues. Multiple complaints have been logged regarding unsanitary conditions and various system failures, though many of these complaints were closed without violations being issued.

The property has faced challenges with its structural elements, as indicated by the recent vibration complaints and the current open facade violation. Historical records show attempts to inspect for illegal conversions in 2018, 2021, and most recently in 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access during these visits. While some improvements have been made over time, as shown by passing rodent inspections in 2018 and 2022, the persistence of various open violations and recent complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges at this property.