453 Bainbridge Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The two-family house at 453 Bainbridge Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Jahid Minto, has a notable history of maintenance issues, particularly during 2022. In January 2022, three separate complaints were filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding unsanitary conditions involving pests, an electric/gas range appliance issue, and wall paint/plaster concerns. The most significant violations stemmed from a March 2022 inspection, which revealed ongoing pest infestations in the basement.

More seriously, the inspection uncovered illegal alterations to the property, including an unauthorized Class A apartment in the basement with unlawful cooking facilities (gas range) and improper plumbing fixtures (shower stall and kitchen sink). This prompted a violation notice under the Environmental Control Board (ECB), resulting in a $1,250 penalty related to occupancy violations, though records indicate this was resolved with no balance due. More recent developments show consistent rodent control compliance, with regular inspections from 2020 through 2025 all passing, indicating improved pest management.

A bedbug report from early 2021 covering the period from November 2019 to October 2020 showed no infestation cases. The building's current status as of 2025 suggests significantly improved maintenance conditions, with no recent complaints or violations on record, though the property underwent notable scrutiny regarding its basement modifications and pest issues in 2022. This two-story, 1899-built building continues to meet basic health and safety standards as evidenced by recent rodent inspection passing status, representing a marked improvement from the situation documented in early 2022.