872 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The two-family house at 872 Kent Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Suellen Levy, has experienced several significant issues over recent years. Most notably, there was a cluster of plumbing and sanitation problems reported in October 2019, including heavy water leaks, bathtub/shower issues, sewage concerns, and intercom problems, though the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to gain access for inspection of these complaints.

The building's compliance history shows some concern for safety and maintenance standards, with an active violation as of June 2023 for failure to file the 2021 external low pressure inspection, and a past incident in 2018 regarding unfiled certification for an immediately hazardous ECB violation that was eventually dismissed. Environmental and occupancy matters include a 2018 ECB violation related to unauthorized alterations and occupancy changes, though this violation was resolved with no penalties.

More recently, the building has faced rodent control challenges, with initial rat activity detected in June 2024 followed by a compliance pass inspection in July 2024, and a previous successful inspection in October 2022. These ongoing maintenance and pest control issues, particularly the active building violation and recent rodent activity, suggest some challenges in maintaining building standards and resident comfort.