357 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 6-unit tenement at 357 Sumpter Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by 357 Sumpter Realty LLC, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in early 2025. Most notably, there have been multiple reports of mold and unsanitary conditions, with violations documented by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has also faced various plumbing, electrical, and appliance-related issues, including problems with sinks, outlets, and kitchen appliances, though inspections generally found these conditions did not violate housing laws.

Emergency complaints in April 2025 included multiple door/window issues and additional mold problems. A significant open Department of Buildings violation from April 2023 remains active regarding failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection. The building has a history of maintenance issues dating back to 2006-2013, particularly in apartment 2R, which had violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, various cabinet repairs, and an instance of vermin infestation. While there have been numerous repairs documented through permits issued between 2019-2021, including plumbing and electrical work, the recurrence of mold issues in 2025 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since at least 2018, with all recent filings showing zero infested units. Regular rodent inspections in 2017 and 2018 passed without issues, and there have been no reported infestations in recent years. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring issues primarily related to moisture and condition violations, particularly involving mold and sanitation problems, which appear to persist despite previous repairs and inspections. The most recent violations suggest that some conditions remain unresolved or have re-emerged, particularly regarding mold and maintenance of common areas.