1052 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, 4-unit residential building at 1052 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Aaron Graf and constructed in 2012, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most significant concerns centered around rodent activity and heating systems. Most recently, in 2025, there have been multiple inspections showing rat activity, with a notable pattern of rodent-related complaints extending back to 2022, during which the property faced several violations requiring follow-up inspections.

The building also experienced heating system problems, with emergency complaints filed in January 2024 regarding lack of heat or hot water affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to access the premises for evaluation. Additional maintenance concerns included electrical issues, with no lighting reported in April 2023, though these complaints were closed without violations being issued.

Of particular note, the building has maintained an annual bedbug reporting record showing zero infested units in the most recent filing (April 2024) covering the period from November 2022 to October 2023, as well as in previous filings from 2019 and 2018, suggesting good maintenance practices in this regard. While the property has passed several rodent inspections, the recurring pattern of rodent complaints and violations, particularly during 2023-2024, indicates an ongoing pest management challenge. The building's relatively recent construction date (2012) suggests that while the structure itself is modern, it has experienced typical urban maintenance challenges, with particular attention needed regarding pest control and prompt response to heating system issues.