154 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

154 Sumpter Street is a 3-unit, 3-story OLD LAW TENEMENT building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Josh Augenbaum and constructed in 1910. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating systems, with emergency complaints about heat and hot water reported in both 2025 and 2021. More recently, in April 2025, there was an issue with an electric/gas range that HPD attempted to inspect but was unable to gain access.

The building has faced multiple access issues during inspections, particularly in 2021, when HPD could not inspect complaints regarding water leaks, electrical problems, and unsanitary conditions (mold). The property has documented violations related to safety equipment, including an open violation from 2018 regarding the carbon monoxide detector in Apartment 2FL, and historical issues with self-closing doors in the common areas. The building's recent history shows regular rodent inspections, with the most recent in July 2025 resulting in a "Passed" designation.

Bedbug reports have been consistently filed with no infestations reported since 2021, and the most recent report from June 2025 shows "0" infested dwelling units. The property has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements. While three significant maintenance issues were reported in 2021 (water leaks and electrical problems), many complaints over the years have been closed without violations being issued, often due to lack of access for inspection. The building's age and history of various maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems, though recent rodent inspections indicate effective pest management.