342 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The building at 342 Bergen Street in Boerum Hill is a 4-story, 4-unit Old Law Tenement constructed in 1931, currently owned by Alex Kahen. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with two notable incidents in 2025 (January) and 2024 (March), classifying as emergencies, though the problems were reportedly resolved upon inspection.

Additionally, there were significant water leak and pest (sanitary condition) complaints in May 2023, which HPD could not inspect despite multiple complaints being filed. Two open violations from March and April 2024 relate to the failure to file annual bedbug reports according to HPD requirements. Historic maintenance records show a pattern of pest-related issues, with complaints in July 2022 and June 2020 (rodent sightings), though HPD found no violations in the 2022 inspections.

The building's bedbug reporting history between 2017 and 2021 shows no documented cases of infestation, eradication, or re-infestation. The property's maintenance record includes a refrigerator complaint from July 2022 (non-emergency) and a Certificate of Occupancy complaint from October 2023, though the inspectors were unable to gain access during the final inspection attempt. While the building's issues generally appear to be addressed through official channels, the recurring nature of heating and water problems, along with multiple instances of pests and sanitation complaints over recent years, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges at the property.