2227 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, four-unit tenement building at 2227 Pitkin Avenue in East New York, owned by Gil Broitman, has a storied history since its construction in 1925. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly in the past two years. The most recent complaints from April 2025 involved electrical problems, various plumbing issues (including a toilet malfunction), and flooring concerns, all of which were not able to be properly inspected due to access issues.

In 2023-2024, there were multiple housing maintenance code violations and complaints regarding self-closing doors at the building entrance, though most of these violations were subsequently closed. Notably, there are two open violations from 2023 related to fire escape egress and a broken locking device at the vestibule door. The property has faced recurring plumbing and maintenance challenges, with multiple complaints about water systems, including a radiator issue in March 2024 classified as an emergency.

The building's exterior has also been problematic, with historical violations regarding building walls and fire escape access, including a 2020 ECB violation related to cornice maintenance with a $2,500 penalty. While recent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 have consistently shown zero infested units, the building has undergone several rodent inspections between 2018 and 2024, with the most recent inspection in April 2024 passing successfully. The property has also had its share of access issues for inspections, as evidenced by multiple instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to properly assess complaints, suggesting potential challenges with communication or access coordination.