405 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 2-story, 4-unit tenement building at 405 Shepherd Avenue in East New York, owned by Denise Gittens and constructed in 1925, has experienced recurring heat and water issues in early 2025, with two emergency complaints (one for the entire building and one for a single apartment) in March 2025. While these heating problems were resolved promptly, they followed a pattern of similar issues in 2018, suggesting potential ongoing maintenance concerns with the building's heating system. The building has multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, specifically from 2021-2024, indicating non-compliance with mandatory pest reporting protocols.

A September 2023 inspection revealed several maintenance issues primarily affecting apartment 2L, including defective plaster surfaces, ceramic floor tile damage in the kitchen, and problems with bathroom tile grout, though all these violations have since been closed. The building’s recent history shows significant maintenance activity focusing on unit 2L, which required multiple repairs including work on walls, floors, and ceiling surfaces. An earlier incident from 2018 involved a gas range appliance issue, though this was resolved without any violations.

The building's rodent inspection from May 2012 passed, but given the age of this record, more recent pest control measures and building conditions may vary. The property, categorized as a "New Law Tenement," has demonstrated some challenges with timely maintenance response, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, though recent complaints have been addressed within a few days of reporting. The presence of open bedbug reporting violations is notable, as these require annual documentation under NYC housing regulations.