246 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 12-unit residential building at 246 Sumpter Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by John Warren, has encountered several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with particular attention needed regarding pest control and building maintenance. Most notably, in late 2024, there were multiple reports of pest-related unsanitary conditions, though HPD inspectors were unable to access the premises for proper investigation during their visits on October 15 and October 22. The building also received two Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2021 and 2023 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports.

More recently, in April 2024, serious building maintenance concerns were documented when an Environmental Control Board violation was issued for issues including peeling paint, broken doors, and a substantial hole in the drywall exposing the exterior wall. This violation was processed through the ECB system, and there was an associated Construction Enforcement Work Order filed in April 2024. Additional historical data shows the building has faced recurring pest management challenges, as evidenced by the pattern of bedbug report violations between 2021 and 2024, though the most recent reports from 2023-2024 indicate no infested or re-infested dwelling units.

The property has also had some regulatory compliance issues, including an active violation from 2019 regarding the failure to file the 2017 boiler inspection report. The building's rodent inspection from 2010 resulted in a failure for unspecified reasons. It is worth noting that while the building has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over the years, the most recent bedbug reports (2023-2024) show no documented infestations, and the improvement in building violation response through the ECB system indicates some level of regulatory compliance adjustment.