1426 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The four-story, six-unit brick tenement building at 1426 Bedford Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Nathan Schwarcz, has experienced recurring heating issues throughout early 2025, with four heat and hot water complaints filed between January and March 2025, two of which were closed without inspection due to access issues and one where violations were issued. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, notably in 2019 when multiple violations were issued regarding blocked egress and illegal vehicle parking in fire passageways, though these were subsequently resolved with fines totaling $5,000.

The property has maintained a consistent record of pest control compliance, with bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 showing zero infested units, and rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025 generally indicating compliance, with the exception of one incident in early 2022 showing rat activity and bait application. An annual bedbug report violation was issued in February 2022, but this appears to have been resolved as subsequent filings show no infestations. The building's maintenance record shows significant attention to address rodent issues, with regular inspections and baiting from 2022 onward, and all recent inspections from 2023-2025 have passed.

However, the recent cluster of heating complaints in early 2025 suggests ongoing challenges with building systems. The property has maintained active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, though the 2022 violation indicates some initial oversight in filing procedures. The building's older construction (1910) and history of egress violations suggest the importance of monitoring safety systems and building maintenance, though many of these issues appear to have been addressed promptly when reported.