2354 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 2-unit residential building at 2354 Pitkin Avenue in East New York, owned by Jian Le Wu, was constructed in 1930 and has undergone several notable events affecting tenant conditions. The property has a documented history of heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed between 2018-2019 regarding both apartment-specific and building-wide problems, some of which resulted in violations. These heating issues appear to have been somewhat resolved in subsequent years, as there have been no similar complaints recorded since early 2019. In 2020, several emergency maintenance issues were reported and addressed, including door problems, window safety concerns, and plumbing issues, with some repairs requiring immediate attention.

The building experienced significant maintenance deficiencies, particularly in 2020, when housing violations were issued regarding water temperature (scalding hot water at 134°F), paint conditions, and window guards in apartment 3. The property has maintained a consistent record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no confirmed infestations reported in recent years (2021-2024). While the building received a bedbug violation in 2019, it appears to have been addressed appropriately through subsequent inspections. The most recent inspection in 2024 resulted in a violation related to the annual bedbug report filing requirement, though this may not directly impact current resident conditions.

An environmental violation from 2018 regarding illegal occupancy/single room occupancy (SRO) use was resolved with a penalty. The Department of Buildings records show periodic rodent inspection results from 2012-2013, with some failed inspections followed by subsequent passes, indicating efforts to maintain pest control. Recent inspections and filings indicate ongoing maintenance attention, with permits issued in 2019 and 2021 for various work, including electrical and plumbing projects. As of April 2024, there are open violations related to paint conditions, water temperature, and plaster surfaces in apartment 3, which require attention according to the Housing Maintenance Code. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2021 to 2024 shows consistent compliance with no active infestations, suggesting effective pest management protocols in place.