1555 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, 23-unit residential building at 1555 Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Moses Karpen, has experienced recurring pest issues throughout 2024, with multiple complaints and violations related to roach infestations. The most recent HPD inspection on November 2, 2024, documented active roach infestations in the building's public hall and in apartment 3D, for which Class C violations were issued and remain open.

Between May and August 2024 alone, there were at least eight separate 311 complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pests, with some inspections unable to gain access to verify the reported problems. The building's maintenance history also reveals some concerning patterns, including an October 2024 complaint about garbage/recycling storage, and an ongoing issue with securing timely responses to inspection requests. Historical records show that back in 2007, there were various safety-related violations in apartment 2 regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and vermin issues, though these were certified as corrected by 2020.

While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections in recent years (most recently in June 2024), the persistent pest problems documented throughout 2024, along with the open violations as of November 2024, suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and pest control. The property has also undergone significant development activity in the past, with multiple ECB violations recorded in 2018-2019 related to construction safety and code compliance, though most were resolved with penalties imposed. Notably, the building has consistently reported zero bedbug incidents over the past five reporting periods (2021-2024).