348 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 27-unit, four-story tenement building at 348 Sumpter Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Claudette Henry, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns occurring in early 2025. Between February and April 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding water leaks (heavy flow), plumbing issues, and mold problems that resulted in violations being issued.

The building has also had recurring issues with doors and windows, including a September 2024 violation for a defective entrance door lock at the first story, and a March 2024 violation for a defective self-closing door at the vestibule. Additional maintenance concerns were documented in 2024, including issues with flooring, ceiling paint/plaster, and various appliances. The property has maintained a generally satisfactory record regarding pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods from 2019 to 2025, and rodent inspections in 2017, 2018, and 2023 all showing passing results.

However, there is currently an active Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 concerning the failure to file a 2020 external low-pressure inspection, which remains unresolved as of July 2025. Recent inspections have resulted in various violations that required correction, including issues with a refrigerator door seal, bathroom tile, and various surface repairs in apartment 4A, as well as a radiator issue in apartment 1C. The building's management has generally addressed violations once identified, as evidenced by the closure of multiple violations through certification processes, though some recent complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.