395 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

395 Atkins Avenue is a two-family, two-story residence built in 1920, currently owned by Lesley Smith, located in East New York. The building's recent history reveals persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in 2023-2024, when multiple complaints were filed regarding electrical issues including lighting problems and outlet malfunctions, as well as pest-related concerns.

Notably, authorities from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were unable to gain access to inspect these reported conditions, leading to numerous complaints being closed without resolution. There is currently one paint/plaster wall complaint from October 2023 that remains in progress. The property has a documented history of pest issues, with rodent sightings reported in 2022 (including both rat and mouse sightings), and HPD records indicate multiple unsanitary condition complaints related to pests during this period.

The building's maintenance history shows some progress, as earlier rat sightings in 2010-2012 (which resulted in failed inspections) were eventually resolved, with a passing inspection in May 2012. Other maintenance issues have emerged over time, including paint/plaster wall problems and a plumbing emergency related to the bathtub/shower in July 2022. While many of these complaints are categorized as non-emergency, the recurring nature of these issues and the inability of various city agencies to gain access for inspections raise concerns about building maintenance and resident comfort.