1271 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Located in East New York, 1271 Sutter Avenue is a two-family, two-story New Law Tenement building owned by Xing Zheng and constructed in 1925. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns emerging in 2024 regarding garbage and recycling storage conditions, which resulted in HPD's inability to gain access for inspection. A cluster of violations was documented in June 2023, primarily affecting the second-floor apartment (2F), including issues with mold, pests, plumbing (sink), ceiling and wall maintenance, and flooring conditions.

These violations led to multiple orders for repairs, particularly in 2F where problems were noted with the floor, sink, ceiling, wall, and excessive moisture/mold. The building has also faced safety-related violations, including the absence of carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in 2F, though these were addressed and closed. The property's maintenance history shows consistent attention to pest management, with regular bedbug reporting indicating no infestations from 2019 through 2025.

Rodent inspections have been conducted, with the last recorded inspection in 2012 showing a passing result. While the building has documented multiple violations requiring attention, recent bedbug reports and pest control records suggest effective management of that particular issue. The most recent violations from 2024 suggest ongoing challenges with property management, particularly regarding access for inspections and waste management.