1452 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

1452 Bedford Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit old law tenement building in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Laquasia Thomas. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with several emergency complaints documented, including a recent building-wide heat/hot water complaint in February 2025 where HPD was unable to access units for inspection. The property has also faced other maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 3R, which has multiple open violations from 2024-2025, including mold issues in the bathroom, plumbing problems in the kitchen sink, and pest control violations.

External structural concerns were noted in 2022 when decorative concrete detached from the first floor window, leading to an active ECB violation with a penalty. The building shows a pattern of rodent activity in recent inspections, with multiple instances of rat activity documented between 2022 and 2025, though some inspections in 2023-2025 passed. Various maintenance issues have been reported and partially addressed, including water leaks, paint/plaster problems, and plumbing concerns, with HPD inspections resulting in both violations and cases where no violations were found.

The property has maintained consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations since 2019. A Department of Buildings violation from 2023 regarding an unfiled external low-pressure inspection remains active. While some maintenance issues have been resolved, the frequency of recent heat/hot water complaints and ongoing pest management challenges suggest persistent building maintenance concerns.