1668 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 4-story, one-unit building at 1668 Broadway in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Henry Ventura, was constructed in 2018 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues over its short history. Most recently, in August 2024, there was a reported pest problem that was investigated and resolved by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has a concerning history of pest-related issues, with multiple violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements documented between 2022-2024, though the most recent bedbug report for the period of November 2023 to October 2024 indicated no infested units.

The property has also faced several violations requiring attention to safety features and general maintenance. In July 2021, there were open Class C violations for roach infestation in apartment 3F and missing window guards in that unit. Multiple Class A violations were also recorded in 2021, including requirements to properly post notices regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and housing information guides in common areas, as well as maintaining a proper registration number display.

The building's rodent inspection history shows a pattern of rat activity and bait applications from 2011-2019, suggesting this has been an ongoing concern, though recent inspections in 2018 and 2019 resulted in passing grades. Two 311 complaints from 2021 and 2024 have been addressed and closed, one related to flooring conditions and the more recent involving sanitary issues. Three permits were issued in 2019 for unspecified work, as part of job number 340629528.