2557 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 2557 Pitkin Avenue in East New York, owned by Brijwattie Bandhu, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably a major unsanitary condition involving mold that prompted emergency intervention by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in late 2023 and early 2024. The building, constructed in 2003, has been subject to multiple violations as of April 2024, including an active Class C violation for roach infestation in apartment 2, and various open Class A and B violations related to maintenance and safety requirements.

These violations encompass problems with water leaks, plaster surfaces, and the need for various safety notices regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detection, and gas leak procedures. Additional issues include the requirement to file annual bedbug reports (as of April 2024) and to display proper building registration information.

The building's recent history shows a concerning trend of maintenance challenges, particularly since 2023, with multiple open violations as of 2024 relating to basic building requirements and resident safety. While the most recent bedbug report for 2023-2024 shows no infestations, this follows previous reporting periods that also recorded zero incidents. The property's historical records indicate generally acceptable conditions prior to 2023, with a rodent inspection in 2012 passing, and a flooring complaint in 2018 that resulted in no violations.