2164 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The four-story, eight-unit tenement building at 2164 Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Fulton Estates LLC, has experienced recurring maintenance issues typical of older structures. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water problems, with documented outages in January 2022, December 2020, and most recently in July 2024, the latter involving both unit-specific and building-wide complaints. The building has ongoing concerns with unit 2B, as evidenced by recent Housing Maintenance Code violations issued on July 31, 2024, including pest infestation (mice), inadequate hot water, broken plaster surfaces, and window guard issues, though some violations from this inspection have been certified as closed.

Historical records show a pattern of water-related issues, including leaks and moisture problems in 2021, and various interior maintenance concerns such as paint and plaster damage. The building faced rodent activity as recently as 2020, after having passed inspections in 2011 and 2019. Bedbug reports between 2019-2020 showed no infestation, while vibrating/structural stability complaints were filed in 2019 but were determined not to warrant violations upon inspection.

The property management's responsiveness to emergency situations has varied, with several instances of HPD being unable to gain access to inspect reported issues, though most problems have ultimately been addressed, often requiring the issuance of violations before resolution. Recent inspections from mid-2024 revealed several open violations under the Administrative Code, including one regarding the boiler room access, and others specific to apartment 2B, such as the need for paint repairs, addressing pest issues, and fixing various maintenance deficiencies. The building's age (built in 1910) and resulting infrastructure challenges are reflected in the recurring nature of many maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems and water-related problems.