477 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 477 Lexington Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Felicia Colon, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been three heating system complaints in 2025 (May), and multiple similar complaints throughout 2024 (December, November, and March), with the 2024 complaints affecting both entire building and individual apartments. Several other maintenance issues were documented in March 2024, including problems with plumbing fixtures (toilet, sink), and issues with walls and ceilings requiring attention.

The building has an open violation from December 2024 regarding a roach infestation in apartment 3B, though previous complaints about mice and general pest issues had been addressed between 2022-2023. Significant safety concerns were noted in 2022 for apartment 3B, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, kitchen cabinet issues, and problems with paint conditions, though these violations were subsequently closed. The building's maintenance records show regular rodent inspections, with the most recent six inspections (2022-2025) passing successfully, except for one rat activity report in April 2021.

Importantly, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations in official reports since 2019, with all recent filings (2019-2025) showing no infested or re-infested units. While the building has experienced recurring heating system problems, particularly in recent months, it should be noted that many of these complaints have been resolved following HPD inspections, with tenants reporting restored services. The property has also demonstrated compliance with rodent control measures, passing all recent inspections, and maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations in recent years.