79 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 4-story, 8-unit building at 79 Stuyvesant Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Steven Goldschmied, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being reported in 2025. Most notably, there were recent violations for mold (reported May 2025) and water leaks (also May 2025), alongside a history of heat and hot water problems, including a complaint in March 2025 about no heat or hot water that was reportedly resolved during inspection. The building has faced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations in September 2023 affecting Apartment 1L, where violations were issued for inadequate hot water supply and cooking gas problems.

Health and safety concerns have persisted, with two ongoing complaints about bee and wasp habitation as of March 2024. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections showing both passing and failing results between 2022 and 2025, though recent inspections (March 2025 and October 2024) showed compliance. More serious historical issues include an illegal conversion violation from 2022 related to unauthorized construction connecting a first-floor apartment to the cellar, and blocked access to the building's heating system documented in September 2023.

The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and persistent issues, with the most recent complaints indicating ongoing concerns with basic services. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record for the past four reporting periods (2022-2025), showing zero infested or re-infested units. While some structural and service issues have been addressed through violations and inspections, the frequency of maintenance complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and unit services.