1444 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 4-story, 3-unit building at 1444 Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Rupert Williams, has experienced several noteworthy issues between 2018 and 2025. Most significantly, there were multiple violations related to building occupancy and unauthorized construction in 2020-2021, with several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations issued for operating without a valid Certificate of Occupancy and making unauthorized alterations, including a rear extension and ground floor store enclosure. The building has also faced persistent pest-related challenges, including multiple 311 complaints and violations concerning rodents, insects, and garbage between 2020 and 2024, though recent inspections in 2022 and 2024 showed passed results.

Bedbug reporting requirements have been a recurring issue, with violations issued in 2021-2024, though the most recent 2024 bedbug report shows no infested units. The property encountered food establishment-related health issues, with three separate complaints regarding food safety concerns between 2022 and 2024, including a food poisoning incident in 2023 that was deemed isolated by the Health Department. Two housing maintenance code complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pests in 2022 stand out, though these were eventually closed.

Since 2023, the building appears to have made some progress in addressing these issues, with recent rodent inspections passing in both 2022 and 2024, and the most recent bedbug report showing no active infestations. The property has obtained several permits in recent years for plumbing and electrical work, with the most recent permits issued in 2018 and 2021. While many past violations and complaints have been resolved or closed, there remain some active concerns, including a 2021 DOB violation related to failure to certify correction on an immediately hazardous violation, with a penalty of $1,250. It's important to note that while the building has faced numerous health and safety-related issues over the past few years, recent inspections and reporting suggest some improvement in pest management and compliance with reporting requirements.