1499 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 4-story, 6-unit building at 1499 Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Michael Smith and constructed in 1910, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges with significant focus on heat, hot water, and pest control issues. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water complaints, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between 2021 and 2025, including three separate complaints in early 2024 alone. The building has also faced safety and maintenance violations, with 2024 inspections revealing multiple open violations including bedbug reporting requirements, issues with self-closing doors in public areas, and multiple safety concerns in apartment 4F such as missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, pest infestations, and inadequate heating and hot water supplies.

Recent activity indicates continued maintenance challenges, with the most recent complaints in mid-2025 regarding door issues and janitorial concerns. The building also has four active Department of Buildings violations from 2023 related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018-2020. Pest control has been a persistent concern, as evidenced by multiple rodent inspections throughout 2024-2025, with several reports of rat activity and bait applications.

While some complaints have been resolved, many recent issues, particularly regarding heating systems and pest control, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that have required repeated interventions by housing authorities. The building's history shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, particularly regarding heat and hot water complaints, where inspectors were often unable to gain entry to verify conditions. However, during 2024 inspections, violations were documented regarding multiple safety and maintenance issues in apartment 4F. The property has also experienced service requests for a range of issues, including appliance concerns and general maintenance matters, indicating ongoing attention required for building systems and resident amenities.