1257 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

1257 Bedford Avenue is a three-story, five-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Tafheem Choudhury. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues over recent years, with multiple complaints and inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) between 2019 and 2025. Most notably, in 2024, inspections revealed rat activity, and there are still open violations regarding the annual bedbug report requirements from 2021-2024.

The property has a documented history of heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints in 2019, though some were closed due to lack of access for inspection. Apartment 3 has multiple open violations from 2019 related to various maintenance issues including insect infestations (roaches and mice), smoke detector problems, plaster surfaces, plumbing fixtures, and door repairs. The building has shown some improvement in recent inspections, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 passing.

However, there is still evidence of ongoing pest control challenges, as indicated by the pattern of complaints and inspections. The property has experienced occasional issues with garbage/recycling storage as documented in various HPD complaints, and there was a period in 2018-2019 where fire escape safety concerns were noted as an immediate emergency. The building's maintenance history suggests a need for ongoing attention to both pest control and general maintenance issues, though more recent inspections show better compliance with health department requirements.