698 Macon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-unit residential building at 698 Macon Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Joseph Yaakovzadeh and constructed in 1899, has experienced a concerning pattern of complaints and issues over the past two years. Most notably, there was a reported bedbug infestation in 2024 affecting all three units, with records indicating successful eradication efforts followed by re-infestation in all units.

The building has also faced multiple complaints regarding unauthorized work in occupied multiple dwelling units, with inspectors being unable to gain access during inspections in October 2023 and October 2024, and one instance in May 2024 where no violation was found upon inspection. Additionally, there have been drainage issues reported in May 2024 (LL103/89), along with complaints about inadequate or illegal fencing, though no violations were found upon inspection in July 2024. The property underwent Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections in April 2024, which concluded without any violations being warranted.

The building's inspection history shows consistent access issues for inspectors, with at least six instances where access could not be gained during inspections between October 2023 and October 2024, including two separate complaints regarding adjacent buildings not being protected in October 2023. The relatively high number of complaints and the recurring issue of inspection access denial raises questions about ongoing maintenance and regulatory compliance, though it's worth noting that many inspections have resulted in no violations being found when access was granted. The bedbug situation in particular stands out as a significant resident concern, with the most recent records indicating a complex re-infestation situation affecting all units, despite previous eradication efforts.