533 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The 8-unit, 4-story tenement building at 533 Bergen Street in Prospect Heights, owned by Jonathan Bakhash, has documented several recurring maintenance issues since 2022, with the most significant recent concerns centered around heat and plumbing systems. In 2025, there was a heat and hot water complaint for the entire building, following similar issues in late 2023.

The building has also experienced interior maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 4R, where multiple open violations were recorded in December 2023 including problems with roof leaks, mice infestation, bathroom fixtures, and floor tiles. Other recent issues have included unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage (as documented in multiple HPD complaints), water leaks, and various building system maintenance needs. The property has undergone several inspections and service requests through HPD, with most recent complaints being appropriately closed though some violations remain open.

A concerning pattern of rodent activity was documented in 2022, and there was a bedbug report filed in December 2023 showing zero infested units during the previous year. Historical records indicate periodic challenges with building maintenance, including heating systems and floor conditions, with multiple complaints about various systems and structural elements between 2023-2025. The building is currently showing one active Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2020 external low-pressure inspection.