Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 248-unit Risley Dent Towers, located at Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant and built in 1980, is currently facing several significant challenges that affect resident quality of life. A concerning pattern of electrical issues has emerged in 2025, with multiple reports of power outages and lighting problems, including a recent emergency lighting complaint in May 2025. The building is also grappling with persistent pest control problems, as evidenced by recent Housing Maintenance Code violations related to mice infestations and multiple rat activity reports between October 2024 and July 2025. Notable building violations include open violations for infestations in apartments A301 (bedbugs, roaches, and mice) and B409 (mice and door issues) from December 2024, and various elevator-related safety concerns documented in Environmental Control Board violations.

The property has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with reports filed consistently between 2020 and 2024, showing varying numbers of affected units. Recent inspections have shown continued rat activity, with multiple bait applications in late 2024 and early 2025. Inspection records from summer 2025 indicate that building systems such as the elevator are experiencing ongoing maintenance challenges. Additionally, the building has accrued violations related to safety equipment and emergency procedures, including issues with smoke detectors, fire safety signs, and tenant protection plan compliance. While some older violations from 2020-2023 have been resolved, the current active violations and service requests suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and pest control, requiring attention to recurring infrastructure and safety issues.

The property has demonstrated difficulties in maintaining compliance with various housing codes, with multiple open violations regarding pest control, elevator maintenance, and safety equipment requirements. The building's management has been cited for failing to properly address or certify corrections of various violations, including those related to immediately hazardous conditions and energy efficiency requirements. While some individual complaints have been resolved through inspections and violations, the frequency of similar issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that impact resident quality of life. Recent complaints have primarily focused on electrical systems, pest control, and structural maintenance issues, with both emergency and non-emergency classifications. The building's management has faced scrutiny for not meeting various maintenance deadlines, and there are currently active complaints regarding elevator service and safety concerns as of mid-2025.