904 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The 9-story, 18-unit building at 904 Bedford Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Yoel Jacobowitz, was completed in 2005 and has experienced several significant events over recent years. Between 2022 and early 2024, there were multiple complaints related to unauthorized construction work (Work Without a Permit) in the occupied multiple dwelling, with several inspections showing inspectors were unable to gain access. In August 2022, there were also two documented incidents of indoor air quality concerns due to construction dust, which resulted in the property owner receiving advisories from the Department of Health.

More recently, in 2023-2024, there have been active violations regarding energy efficiency requirements, specifically the failure to file necessary benchmarking reports, though one related violation from December 2023 was dismissed. The building's history includes two confirmed instances of bedbug infestations in 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, with both units successfully treated and eradicated. Since then, there have been no reported infestations in subsequent annual filings through 2022, suggesting effective pest management.

Additional complaints have been filed regarding excessive debris (2021) and construction-related issues, with mixed outcomes in terms of violations. While many inspections found no violations at the time of inspection, the pattern of complaints and permit-related issues suggests ongoing construction activities have been a recurring concern for the property. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained some level of compliance with most health and safety regulations, and the bedbug situation appears to have been resolved.