53 Taaffe Place, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 53 Taaffe Place in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Chaim Kaufman, has experienced several significant incidents and maintenance issues since its construction in 2002. Most recently, in early 2024, there were plumbing water supply complaints that prompted HPD inspection, though no violations were ultimately issued.

The building currently has open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024 related to failing to file annual bedbug reports and not providing completed certificate of inspection visits in appropriate frames near mailboxes. The property has a mixed record of compliance with safety requirements; in 2022, multiple violations were addressed including the repair of self-closing doors at the public hall bulkhead, replacement of a missing sprinkler head in the first-story public hall, and issues with a trampoline on the roof, all of which were closed by mid-2022. Several important safety notices are still unresolved, including the need to post carbon monoxide detector requirements and maintain a proper notice about housing information guide availability.

The building has undergone three rodent inspections in the past two years, with the most recent (November 2024) passing compliance, though a rat activity report was issued in June 2024. Various maintenance and safety violations have been documented over the years, including issues with the sprinkler system valve in the cellar, defective self-closing doors, and missing safety equipment. While some violations from 2022 have been addressed, several regulations requiring proper notification and documentation remains open as of October 2023.