1321 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The four-story, four-unit residential building at 1321 Bedford Avenue in Crown Heights, currently owned by Merlin Springle, has experienced several maintenance issues since 2020, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in 2022. Multiple heat and hot water complaints were reported in February 2022, including radiator and heating system problems, though no violations were issued. The building faced water-related issues in June 2022, with violations noted for water leaks and damp spots, particularly affecting the kitchen in Apartment 1.

This incident also generated a sewage-related complaint, though no violations were found upon inspection. The building's maintenance record shows some concerning patterns, including a period of rodent activity in 2020 and again in early 2022, though subsequent inspections generally passed, including a recent compliance inspection in May 2025. The property has had various building code violations and compliance issues, particularly in 2022, including electrical, plumbing, and plastering problems in Apartment 1, as well as several safety-related notices that were subsequently certified as corrected.

These included requirements for smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector notifications, gas leak procedures, and bedbug reporting compliance. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building since mandatory reporting began, with the most recent filings (2023-2025) showing zero infested units. The building's rodent inspections from 2023 to 2025 indicate generally improving conditions, with the most recent compliance inspection passing, though an April 2025 initial inspection noted rat activity.