1486 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The four-story, 16-unit Old Law Tenement at 1486 Bedford Avenue in Crown Heights, built in 1910 and currently owned by Rachel Phipps, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there is an active Environmental Control Board violation from August 2024 related to a failure to comply with a 2021 boiler violation regarding installation of a spill switch and maintenance of a Peerless cast iron boiler, with a penalty currently due of $1,280. The building has also had recurring issues with rodent activity, with rat sightings recorded in 2023 (June, July) and throughout 2012, though a June 2024 inspection did show compliance.

Safety equipment maintenance has previously been a concern, with violations in 2018 related to missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 3D, though these were certified as corrected. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues. A recent complaint from December 2022 regarding an electric/gas range was closed successfully in September 2023.

While bedbug infestations were reported in 2019 (3 units), there have been no infestations reported in subsequent years (2020-2025). Housing violations include an 1988 open violation concerning ceiling repairs in the cellar, though this is quite dated relative to current standards. The building's systems and infrastructure appear to require ongoing attention, particularly the boiler system, which has been the subject of multiple violations and fines over the past few years, most recently with an active ECB violation from 2024 indicating non-compliance with previous orders.