1 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The four-story, two-family house at 1 Albany Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Ilsoo Kim and constructed in 1899, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with recent complaints in both 2024 and 2021 where HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the reported problems. Between late 2020 and early 2021, multiple non-emergency complaints were filed regarding various building conditions, including problems with cabinets, floors, electrical systems, doors, walls, and pest issues, though HPD was also unable to gain access to confirm these problems during their investigations. The most significant ongoing maintenance concerns appear to be concentrated in Apartment 1A, where several open violations from 2020 remain unresolved, including issues with mold (28 sq.

ft. in bathroom), a broken refrigerator door gasket, and various electrical problems affecting light fixtures and ventilation systems. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections throughout 2024, with reports of rat activity in June 2024, though more recent inspections show bait was applied, indicating continued monitoring of the situation. Notably, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in any dwelling unit for the past six years, from 2019 through 2024, suggesting effective pest management in this area.

The property has a mix of open and closed violations, with some certified by HPD while others remain in an unresolved status. A single egress-related complaint from November 2020 was investigated and found to warrant no violation at the time. The building's history shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, with multiple complaints being closed without confirmation of the reported conditions. Regular bedbug and rodent inspections have been conducted, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2024 showing ongoing monitoring and treatment efforts.