2188 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 4-story, 3-unit building at 2188 Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Chief Samsair and constructed in 1910, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with the most pressing concerns involving rodent infestations and heat/hot water systems. Between 2022 and 2023, there were multiple complaints about heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development unable to gain access for inspections during three separate incidents in January and March 2022.

More recently, the property has faced ongoing rodent problems, with multiple complaints and failed inspections recorded between 2023 and 2024, including a July 2023 report of rat activity and subsequent inspections showing continued pest control efforts. The building's recent history shows several environmental and structural concerns, including multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to construction safety and maintenance. Records indicate problems with scaffold safety and compliance, particularly evident from July through August 2024, and issues with garbage accumulation at building exposures.

While some historical violations from 2020 and 2021 have been dismissed, as of July 2025, there remains an active DOB violation related to the failure to certify correction of immediately hazardous conditions. The building has undergone various construction-related work, with multiple emergency work permits issued between 2021 and 2023, suggesting ongoing maintenance and safety compliance efforts by the ownership. Recent inspections and service requests indicate persistent challenges with both pest control and building systems, though many earlier violations have been resolved or dismissed.