462 Pulaski Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 8-unit, 4-story building at 462 Pulaski Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1931 and currently owned by Judah Spitz, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent months, with five separate Emergency complaints filed between March and April 2025. These complaints were particularly concerning as HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the units during most of these instances. In addition to the heating problems, there is an active complaint regarding an illegal conversion as of April 2025, though inspection attempts by June 2025 were unsuccessful.

The building has faced various other maintenance challenges, including a broken window guard (January 2025), and multiple violations identified in December 2024 in apartment 3B related to pest infestation, ventilation problems, water damage, and safety systems including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. While there have been multiple rodent inspections, most recent results show rat activity as of July 2025, following a previously permitted status. Notably, the building appears to have maintained a relatively good record concerning bedbug infestations, with all recent annual reports indicating zero confirmed cases between 2019 and 2024.

The property has a history of maintenance issues requiring HPD intervention, with documented violations for water leaks, mold, and pest problems in late 2024. The December 2024 inspection of apartment 3B revealed several violations including issues with window guards, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and ventilation systems, though these were officially certified as corrected in December 2024. The building's heating system access was cited as a concern in early 2024, and more recently, heating problems have become a recurring theme. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, including unsanitary conditions and safety concerns, it should be noted that not all complaints result in violations; for example, inspections related to mold and appliance issues in December 2024 did not result in cited violations.