1202 Avenue K, Brooklyn, NY 11230
1202 Avenue K is a 4-story, 38-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Mordechai Appelbaum. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent complaint in 2025 regarding pest issues that could not be inspected.
Significant problems have included water leaks and mold in early 2024, multiple heat and hot water outages in late 2021-2022, and various appliance-related issues (including refrigerator and range problems) between 2020-2024. The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations, peaking at 14 units affected in 2018-2019, with subsequent infestations in 2019 (1 unit), 2020 (1 unit), 2021 (3 units), 2022 (7 units), and 2023 (3 units), though no infestations were reported in the most recent 2024-2025 period. The property has faced multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, including issues with mold (2024), water leaks (2022), and various problems affecting Apartment 2I (2022) such as water leaks, gas supply issues, and cabinet problems.
In 2019, the building was found to be improperly converted, resulting in violations related to additional dwelling units and fire safety concerns. The Department of Buildings has issued several permits for plumbing work between 2019-2024, with the most recent permits being issued in 2023 and 2024. While rodent inspections in 2010 and 2016 passed, there have been various maintenance complaints regarding pest control, including unsanitary conditions related to pests in both 2024 and 2022, suggesting ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 38 |
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Year built | 1923 |
Total area | 36000 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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