1097 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 4-unit, 3-story tenement building at 1097 Liberty Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Maria Alvarado and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant events over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with pest control, including a 2024 HPD complaint about pests that could not be inspected due to access issues, and multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 and 2023 regarding bedbug reporting requirements, though subsequent inspections through 2024 showed no documented infestations.

The building has also faced various regulatory challenges, including Department of Buildings (DOB) concerns in 2023 regarding failure to file a low pressure inspection, which was later dismissed, and plumbing-related issues in 2019 that resulted in a brief stop work order and the need to change contractors due to licensing issues. Additional historical data reveals concerns about unauthorized signage and awning installations in 2018 that led to violations and penalties, though these were resolved.

The building's maintenance record shows generally responsive management to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the timely filing of bedbug reports for multiple consecutive years (2021-2024) showing zero infested or re-infested units. Recent service requests from 2024-2025 included a mobile food vendor complaint and an unsanitary condition report, though the latter could not be inspected due to access issues. The property's permit history shows regular maintenance and permit issuance for various work types, suggesting ongoing compliance with building maintenance requirements.