44 Rochester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, two-family house at 44 Rochester Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Clarence Surgeon, has experienced several significant events, with the most notable cluster occurring in November 2020 when multiple emergency complaints were filed and subsequently investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). During this period, multiple issues were reported including concerns about heat and hot water in the entire building, electrical problems including wiring and a power outage, various door and window concerns including window frames and panes, plumbing issues with a basin/sink, flooring problems, and paint/plaster concerns with ceilings.

While all these complaints were closed, it's worth noting that no violations were issued as a result of the inspections, though the heat/hot water complaint remained uninvestigated due to lack of access to the apartments. More recent records indicate positive developments for the building's maintenance and safety standards.

The property has consistently passed rodent inspections over the past five years, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 showing compliance. Additionally, a plumbing permit was issued in July 2018, suggesting some attention to infrastructure maintenance during that period. As of the current date (July 2025), there have been no recorded complaints or violations in the past three years, indicating an improved maintenance record since the 2020 incident cluster.