1261 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213
The 4-story, 7-unit building at 1261 Bergen Street in Crown Heights, owned by Al Kalfa, has been standing since 1906 and has had a history of maintenance and compliance issues, particularly regarding its boiler system and bedbug reporting. The most recent significant incident involved a heavy water leak reported in November 2024, which was investigated by HPD but did not reveal any housing code violations.
The building has been cited multiple times for failing to file mandatory bedbug reports between 2021 and 2024, though the most recent reports from 2025 and 2024 show no confirmed bedbug infestations. More concerning are the active violations related to external low pressure inspections for the boiler, with citations issued in 2023 and 2024 for failing to file these inspections dating back to 2017. Historical records indicate previous boiler-related issues, including a November 2019 violation regarding improper pressure control installations and safety concerns which resulted in a $310 penalty.
The building has a documented history of successful rodent inspections, passing all initial inspections from 2016 through 2024. While there have been recurring housing maintenance code violations regarding bedbug reporting over several years, the most recent filings indicate the building is currently bedbug-free. The apartment's water-related issues, while notable, appear to be isolated incidents based on the HPD's investigation.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 7 |
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Year built | 1906 |
Total area | 3400 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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