1397 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 4-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement at 1397 Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Morris Wilson and constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been ongoing rodent-related issues, with the most recent complaint in March 2025 resulting in an inaccessible inspection, though earlier inspections in 2024 showed rat activity.

The building has multiple active violations related to external low-pressure inspections, with unfiled inspections from 2018-2023 remaining unresolved as of September 2024. Recent inspections from October 2024 revealed several significant violations, including defective fire escape components, illegal encumbrances obstructing egress, and various door-related issues involving self-closing mechanisms and locks. The building's maintenance record shows both progress and ongoing concerns, with some violations being promptly addressed and certified closed, while others remain open or were recently discovered.

These include a broken mortise lock at the first-floor entrance door and various issues with the building's fire safety systems. Notably, there have been no recorded bedbug infestations in the past four reporting periods (2021-2025), indicating effective pest management in this area. The building's maintenance history suggests a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance, particularly concerning safety systems such as fire escapes and door mechanisms, though recent rodent inspections have generally resulted in passing grades, with the exception of some periods showing rat activity.