931 Newkirk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The three-story, three-unit building at 931 Newkirk Avenue in Kensington, owned by Mohammad Asif, was constructed in 1901 and has undergone several notable maintenance and safety events in recent years. Most concerning are the recurring heat and hot water issues, with the most recent complaint recorded in November 2024, and previous instances in January and March 2022 where emergency responses were required.

The building has also experienced persistent pest problems, particularly in 2022 when multiple violations were documented regarding unsanitary conditions and the presence of rodents. While there have been rodent inspections in 2024 showing both rat activity and compliance, these issues appear to be ongoing, with a rat sighting report in October 2024. The property underwent a significant inspection in May 2023, resulting in multiple violations related to safety features, including issues with self-closing doors at various building entrances, missing smoke detectors, and the need for carbon monoxide detector installation in apartment 2F.

Other documented violations from this inspection included the need for proper notice of smoke detector requirements, removal of encumbrances in the hallway, and posting of gas leak procedures. Despite these safety concerns, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations over the past three reporting periods, with no units reported as infested from 2023 through 2025. The Department of Buildings conducted inspections in 2023 and 2025 regarding an alleged illegal curb cut, but no violations were warranted in either case.