493 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

493 Tompkins Avenue is a three-story, two-family residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and owned by Jeffrey Friedman. Built in 1889, this property has experienced recurring issues with its heating and electrical systems over the past several years.

Most recently, in 2023-2024, there were three electrical-related complaints regarding wiring, lighting, and power outages, all of which were closed with no violations issued. The building has also had multiple heating system problems, with emergency complaints in both December 2022 and September 2021 concerning heat and hot water issues affecting either the entire building or specific apartments. A significant boiler-related incident occurred in December 2021, when a defective Crown Steam Boiler was found with multiple safety issues, though this violation was resolved by December 20, 2021.

The building currently has three active violations related to the failure to file External Low Pressure Inspection reports for 2018, 2019, and 2022 (all noted on June 20, 2023). There have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past four reporting periods from 2022-2025, and while there was rat activity noted during an inspection in July 2020, subsequent inspections in October 2022 and June 2024 passed with no issues. The property's utility and maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems, particularly regarding heat and electrical infrastructure, though many recent complaints have been addressed without resulting in formal violations.