465 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 4-unit, 2-story building at 465 Atkins Avenue in East New York, owned by Roy West, has a mixed inspection history since its construction as a New Law Tenement in 1930. Most notably, the building has been cited for an ongoing failure to submit required annual bedbug reports to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) from 2020 through April 2024, representing a pattern of non-compliance with housing maintenance code requirements.

In August 2020, multiple safety and maintenance violations were documented, including the need to provide wire mesh screens above and below skylights, remove encumbrances in public hall areas, install self-closing entrance doors, and post proper notices regarding carbon monoxide detector requirements and gas leak procedures. There have also been more recent concerns, including a construction lead dust complaint in March 2020 that remains in progress as of this report's date. The building has experienced several maintenance issues between 2020 and 2023, including a problem with an electric/gas range in January 2020 and paint/plaster issues with doors/frames in March 2020, though these complaints were subsequently closed.

Of particular concern is the building's current status as of April 2024, which shows multiple open violations related to building safety, including the need for proper emergency procedures and notifications. While the building passed a rodent inspection in July 2012, the more pressing concerns appear to be related to maintenance compliance and safety requirements rather than pest control. The most recent inspection data demonstrates ongoing issues with maintaining compliance with basic housing maintenance codes, particularly regarding required safety notifications and self-closing door mechanisms.