354 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The two-family house at 354 Lexington Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Israel Weber, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past year, particularly in the latter half of 2023. Starting in September, residents reported several significant problems including a slow water leak and issues with the ventilation system - both of which were subsequently verified and corrected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

However, in October, a series of unresolved complaints emerged, including concerns about unsanitary conditions (with multiple reports of pest problems), flooring issues, and problems with the building's bell/buzzer/intercom system. Notably, there were also complaints about heat and hot water issues that went uninspected due to lack of access, as well as issues with doors and stairs.

The HPD records indicate that while some issues were promptly addressed and resolved (such as the ventilation system and water leak problems), many of the recent complaints from October 2023 remain unverified due to inspection access problems. This pattern of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges in the building, particularly regarding basic systems like heating, sanitation, and security features. The building, constructed in 1899, has demonstrated persistent issues with both emergency and non-emergency situations, with a significant number of complaints being filed in quick succession during the fall period of 2023.