454 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

454 Nostrand Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant is a 2-story, 4-unit residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Valerie Watts. The property has experienced several concerning issues in recent months, with multiple emergency complaints filed in June 2025 regarding water leaks (heavy flow), electrical wiring problems, and mold. While the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted multiple inspections in June 2025 related to rodent sightings, only one inspection found no violations.

The building also has several active violations as of June 2023 for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections in 2018, 2019, and 2020. A significant 2022 inspection revealed structural concerns, including a cracked and bulging wall on the building's exterior, with recommendations for professional evaluation and repairs. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to door/window issues in September 2021, but more recent concerns suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

While the building has not reported any bedbug infestations in the most recent reporting period (2023-2024), the frequency and nature of the recent complaints indicate potential ongoing habitability concerns. An earlier violation for failure to maintain proper conditions was recorded in April 2022, and despite multiple service requests, some HPD inspections in June 2025 were unable to be completed. The pattern of violations related to various systems (water, electric, sanitation) and the structural issues identified in 2022 warrant attention, though it's important to note that some complaints have been resolved or closed without violation findings.