69 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 3-unit, 2-story building at 69 Clarkson Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Adam Gertz and constructed in 1901, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there were multiple violations in 2020 related to door safety and heating plant issues in Apartment 2, including non-fire proof doors and improper self-closing mechanisms, some of which remain open violations.

The building has faced ongoing challenges with vermin, including a mouse infestation in Apartment 2 documented in 2020, though bedbug reports from 2021 through the present show no infestations, with the most recent filing (December 2024) indicating zero affected units. Historical records show a concerning pattern of unauthorized modifications in 2018-2019, including the removal of a fire escape and unpermitted construction work at the rear of the building, which resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations.

While these violations have been resolved, they indicate prior safety concerns. The building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2017, though there was one failure in 2015 for "Other Reasons." Regular bedbug reporting has shown no recorded infestations since the initial complaint, and all recent filings (2022-2024) show zero affected units. The property's most recent Bedbug Report (December 2024) and recent inspections suggest improved pest management, though the outstanding violations from 2020 regarding door safety in Apartment 2 remain a concern.