1254 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 4-story, 3-unit building at 1254 Broadway in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by John Vandecker, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years. Most concerning is the building's ongoing struggle with pest control, as evidenced by multiple pest-related complaints in December 2022 that resulted in inspections but no violations being found. The building has also faced challenges with water issues, including a damp spot complaint in late 2022 that was similarly inspected without resulting violations.

Heating and hot water systems have been a recurring issue, particularly during November 2019 when multiple complaints were filed, some marked as emergencies, though inspections indicated restoration of service in some cases. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent structural and maintenance challenges, particularly in 2007 when multiple violations were documented, including rodent issues in the cellar and first-story hallway, plumbing problems in the third-floor bathroom, and various repairs needed throughout public areas including the staircase and ceilings. Recent inspections conducted in 2024-2025 have shown mixed results regarding rodent activity, with several inspections indicating rat activity though a compliance inspection in June 2025 passed.

The building's records show consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in recent years. Two professional certification compliance audits in 2018 and 2019 resulted in no violations being warranted. Most recently, a building permit was issued in December 2019, though the specific nature of the work is not detailed in the provided data.