1138 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

1138 Blake Avenue is a two-story, four-unit residential building located in East New York, built in 1930 and currently owned by Charity Akakpo. The property has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues in recent months, with a cluster of complaints filed on February 13, 2025, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, water supply, ceiling damage, smoke detectors, mold, pests, electrical lighting, sink issues, and heat/hot water systems. While most of these complaints were closed promptly, there were problems completing inspections and a note suggesting tenants resubmit service requests if issues persisted.

The building's historical records reveal significant concerns between 2020-2024, including electrical system problems, mold infestations, and plumbing issues, with particularly notable violations from September 2020 involving multiple safety concerns in apartment 1F, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, broken locks, and pest problems. More recent developments show improvements in bedbug management, with the latest report from May 2025 indicating all four units were treated and eradicated, with no current infestations reported. However, the building still has two open violations from 2020 regarding security issues with the front gate and vestibule door locks that require proper repair.

The frequency and variety of recent complaints, particularly those relating to safety systems (detecting devices) and essential services (heat, water), suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property's age and history of pest issues, though currently resolved, may indicate potential vulnerabilities that require regular attention. While some improvements have been documented, such as the recent bedbug eradication success and closure of many complaints, the building's maintenance history shows a pattern of deferred maintenance and reactive rather than proactive maintenance responses.