1768 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 1768 Bergen Street in Crown Heights, owned by Harry Bodansky, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues throughout its history, with the most recent incidents occurring in June 2023. These recent problems include multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, as well as unsanitary conditions related to sewage and pests; however, in all these cases, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to inspect the reported conditions. The building has a documented history of sanitary issues, particularly in 2022 and 2019, with multiple complaints about sewage problems and pests, some of which were classified as emergencies.

While the building has not reported any bedbug infestations in the past three years (2022-2025), it has faced ongoing rodent-related challenges. Inspection records from 2019 show a pattern of rat activity, with multiple instances requiring bait application and some inspections passing while others noted the presence of rats. The most recent rodent inspections from 2020 indicate that bait was applied, but subsequent inspections passed, suggesting some improvement in this area. The building's maintenance history spans back several years, with consistent documentation of various issues.

The property, built in 1901 and classified as a Heretofore Converted Class A building, has shown particular vulnerability to sanitation-related complaints, with multiple instances of sewage problems reported between 2022 and 2019. While the recent absence of bedbug complaints is notable, the recurring nature of heat, water, and sanitation issues over the past few years raises concerns about the building's maintenance responsiveness. The building's age and history of various complaints suggest ongoing challenges in maintaining basic living conditions, though there's been some evidence of improvement in rodent control measures since 2019. The most pressing recent complaints in June 2023 were all closed without resolution due to lack of access for inspection, indicating a potential barrier to addressing ongoing maintenance issues.