171 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

171 Sumpter Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, built in 1906 and currently owned by Aubrey Ogle. The property has experienced ongoing heating and plumbing issues in early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints about heat/hot water and radiator problems between January 7-22, 2025, leading to HPD violations and the need for administrative follow-up. Additional issues documented in January 2025 include a window frame problem, water leak, wall plaster concerns, and various unaddressed violations from earlier inspections.

A significant cluster of violations was recorded in 2023-2025, including a C-class violation regarding an illegally fastened hatch padlock, excessive vegetation in the rear yard, and electrical and mold issues in Apartment 2A. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections between 2019 and 2025, indicating effective pest management. Notably, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in any of the annual filings from 2020 to 2025, suggesting good overall pest control practices.

Historical violations from 2019 revealed past heating system access and self-closing door problems, though these were subsequently addressed. The property has experienced recurrent heating system issues, particularly during winter months, as evidenced by the multiple heat-related complaints and violations in both 2019 and 2025. Recent maintenance challenges appear to focus on plumbing systems and heat infrastructure, which are critical for resident comfort and compliance with housing codes.