346 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The two-family house at 346 Sumpter Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Janett Lloyd-lewis, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with water-related issues, including a heat/hot water complaint for the entire building in February 2021, multiple water leak complaints in 2019 and 2020, and violations related to water leaks over ceilings in both the kitchen and another room in apartment 1R. The building has also faced various interior maintenance challenges, with documented issues including mold (October 2020), paint/plaster problems (identifying both ceiling and wall issues), and sanitary concerns.

The period from April 2019 saw a cluster of violations in apartment 1R, addressing problems such as a rodent infestation, broken cabinet, defective plaster surfaces, and broken bathroom entrance door, with some violations being marked as Class B (requiring correction but not immediately hazardous). Two building-wide violations from September 2019 were related to an illegal lock on the front gate and a defective rain leader. While the building's maintenance record shows some improvements with several violations being closed, there are notable open violations that remained unresolved as of the most recent inspections, particularly concerning water damage and cabinet issues in apartment 1R.

Historical inspections for rodent presence show generally good conditions, with compliance passed in 2018 and 2011, though there was one failure noted in April 2011 for unspecified reasons. The building, constructed in 1910, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over the years, with the most recent complaints suggesting ongoing issues with basic services like heat and water. It's worth noting that for many of the recent complaints, HPD was unable to gain access for inspection, which led to closed cases without proper investigation.