747 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

747 Park Avenue is a three-story, six-unit residential building in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Sam Lazar. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2023, with significant problems emerging in both spring and summer. In May 2023, multiple violations were documented by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) including unsanitary conditions (mold), problems with cabinets, flooring issues, faulty doors and windows, and electrical lighting problems. These violations were closed by May 18, 2023.

A series of complaints in June 2023 generated multiple citations for issues including mold, lighting problems, and general maintenance concerns, though all were subsequently closed. The building's second-floor apartment, 2R, has been the focus of several serious violations, including a confirmed mouse infestation (C violation from June 2023), issues with window guards, carbon monoxide detector compliance, fire egress safety, and lead paint concerns. An unresolved B violation regarding interior room usage was also noted in September 2023. The building's maintenance history shows a persistent need for attention to both safety and basic habitability issues.

A violation for failing to file the 2022 external low pressure inspection was issued in April 2023 and remains active as of October 2023. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections, with the latest (July 2025) passing, though there were several bait applications documented in 2015. Notably, the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in its annual filings from 2021 to 2025, indicating effective pest management in this regard. The property has experienced various plumbing and electrical issues, with multiple complaints about mold, water leaks, and electrical problems throughout 2023, though some complaints were resolved without violations being issued. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems and maintenance, though recent rodent inspections show improved conditions in this particular area.