1359 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

1359 Fulton Street is a three-story, four-unit residential building in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Lester Otway and constructed in 1910. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in 2023-2024. Notably, there have been recurring bedbug reporting violations, with multiple citations between 2021-2024 requiring the building to submit annual reports (most recently in 2024).

In mid-2019, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding water leaks with heavy flow, mold conditions, and ceiling paint/plaster issues, though no violations were ultimately issued by HPD. The building's heating system was also the subject of an emergency complaint in October 2018, but inspections were unable to confirm the reported issues due to lack of access. The building's mechanical systems have faced scrutiny, particularly in 2021, when violations related to the boiler system and water lines were noted. These included defects in safety equipment and improper materials, leading to an active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation issued on July 12, 2021.

More recently, in 2024, there was a violation issued for failure to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection report. The property has maintained relatively good standing in terms of pest control, as evidenced by multiple bedbug reports showing no current infestations. However, inspections in 2024 revealed rat activity in both May and September, though subsequent baiting efforts were implemented. The most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 resulted in a "Passed" compliance status, indicating improved conditions.