350 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 350 Lefferts Avenue building, a 65-unit, 6-story Class A structure built in 1941, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues throughout 2025, particularly in the first half of the year. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water, with HPD unable to gain access for inspections on several occasions in April 2025. The building has also faced substantial issues with unsanitary conditions, including a pest infestation (March 2025) and mold problems (March 2025), both of which resulted in violations.

Additional maintenance concerns this year have included water leaks, problems with paint/plaster, and multiple heating system failures affecting the entire building. The building's recent history shows patterns of persistent maintenance challenges, with significant violations related to elevator safety, water systems, and unauthorized work. Three separate ECB violations from 2023 remain active, concerning failure to comply with correction orders and various elevator maintenance issues, suggesting ongoing safety compliance challenges.

Significant building system inspections in 2023 raised concerns about the boiler system, though initial complaints were not substantiated upon inspection. While the building has experienced periodic bedbug infestations in previous years (most notably in 2021-2022), the most recent reports from 2022-2024 show no current infestations. Recent rodent activity was noted during a March 2025 inspection, indicating continuing challenges with pest control. The building's property management has engaged in various repair efforts, as evidenced by multiple violation closures, but persistent patterns of heating, plumbing, and safety compliance issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.