462 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 8-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement at 462 Lexington Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1931 and currently owned by Henry Walter, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. The building currently has open violations from 2023-2024, including failure to file annual Bedbug reports and multiple External Low-Pressure Inspection violations from 2018-2023. There is also a pattern of recent housing code violations, particularly in 2025, with multiple complaints about paint/plaster issues on walls and ceilings, a heavy water leak, and rodent activities, most notably a rat sighting in June 2025 that resulted in violations requiring follow-up inspections.

The building has faced recurring infrastructure and maintenance challenges, including heating and hot water issues in early 2025, and problems with self-closing doors in public areas as documented in multiple violations from late 2023. There have been several complaints regarding indoor air quality, specifically chemical vapors and odors, in early 2025, though one such complaint resulted in no violations. The property has undergone multiple rodent control efforts, with inspections in 2024-2025 showing persistent rat activity, though previous inspections in 2018 and 2022 had passed.

The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic services and building systems, with multiple violations requiring correction and recurring pest control interventions. The complex has shown some response to issues, as evidenced by closed complaints and some corrective actions, though the pattern of repeated violations and service requests suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent documentation includes multiple active violations related to bedbug reporting and low-pressure inspections, while recent housing code violations indicate continued concerns with building maintenance and resident comfort.