442 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 2-story, 4-unit tenement building at 442 Atkins Avenue in East New York, built in 1930 and owned by Dennis Roper, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there are multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements (2021-2024) and several concerning building maintenance issues documented in 2021, including safety concerns such as an improperly installed double-cylinder lock on the front gate (Class C violation), a broken or defective skylight at the second-story public hall, electrical issues at the building front, and encumbrances in the first-floor public hall.

The property has also faced periodic heat and hot water service disruptions, with complaints recorded in 2021 and 2022, though some of these issues were reported as resolved upon inspection. Two sanitation-related complaints regarding garbage/recycling storage were filed in 2021 and 2023, both of which were closed with no violations found. The building's historical records show consistent rodent control compliance, with inspections in 2012, 2018, and 2022 passing without violations.

Notably, an emergency heat and hot water complaint for the entire building was documented and addressed in early 2021, and a similar apartment-specific complaint was filed in mid-2022. The most recent building permit was issued in September 2021, though specific details regarding the nature of the permitted work were not provided in the data. While some maintenance issues have been addressed through inspections and repairs, the presence of multiple open violations as of 2024, particularly regarding bedbug reporting and various building safety and maintenance concerns, suggests ongoing regulatory compliance challenges for this property.