2401 Newkirk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

2401 Newkirk Avenue is a 6-story, 45-unit residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Michael Roth. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues in 2024-2025, with multiple HPD complaints including recent heat and hot water problems (May 2025), persistent plumbing issues (bathtubs, sinks) with violations issued, pest infestations, and mold concerns.

A concerning pattern emerges from recent inspections, showing deteriorating conditions including water leaks, general maintenance problems, and operational equipment failures like elevator service interruptions (multiple complaints about single elevator device/no alternate service, most recently June 2025). The building has a documented history of pest control efforts, though a rat activity report from May 2024 highlights ongoing rodent management challenges. In late 2024, an inspection revealed self-closing door issues in multiple apartments (C2, C6, C8, D5, E3, E7, F2, F7) and bulkhead areas, resulting in Class C violations requiring repairs.

The building has shown consistent challenges with basic services, including multiple HPD violations related to unsanitary conditions, plumbing problems, and a significant number of service requests requiring inspection and resolution. While there have been substantial maintenance efforts documented through DOB violations and Environmental Control Board citations, including elevator safety improvements and water damage remediation, the building's current condition requires close monitoring. Notably, the property has maintained a bedbug-free status according to annual reporting, and most recent rodent control inspections (2024) indicate ongoing monitoring and management efforts, though with varying results.