2681 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, two-family house at 2681 Pitkin Avenue in East New York, currently owned by Pitkin Plumbing And Hardware Supplies, has a significant history of maintenance issues and regulatory concerns since 2022. The building underwent inspection in November 2022, revealing multiple violations including illegal conversion issues, with findings of two Class A apartments on the second story, which led to an Environmental Control Board violation for occupancy contrary to that allowed by building records and a $620 penalty. The property was cited for multiple housing code violations, including lead paint hazards, unsanitary conditions including rodent infestations, and various maintenance issues such as broken bathroom fixtures and flooring problems, primarily affecting apartment 2. The building had an emergency plumbing issue with the radiator reported in April 2022, along with several other maintenance complaints including water leaks, electrical problems, and pest infestations.

The Department of Buildings conducted an inspection regarding the illegal conversion in March 2023, but the inspector was unable to gain access for proper verification. While some violations were marked as 'closed' with certifications in late 2022, the unresolved illegal conversion status remains a significant concern, impacting occupancy legality and regulatory compliance. In terms of recent maintenance history, the building experienced multiple housing quality issues in 2022, including unsanitary conditions (mold and pests), plumbing problems, and flooring issues. Specific violations included broken kitchen cabinets, lead paint hazards, and deteriorated bathroom fixtures.

The property owner appears to have addressed many of the cited violations, with several being certified as corrected by December 2022. However, the illegal conversion issue remains unresolved as of the most recent inspection attempt. The only prior rodent inspection from 2012 showed the property passed, indicating no significant historical rodent issues before the 2022 infestation problems. The building's age (constructed in 1901) coupled with the extensive list of violations and complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, though some improvements appear to have been made.