974 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The 8-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 974 Bedford Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by 974 Bedford Holdings LLC and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, the building has faced ongoing rodent infestation challenges, with multiple inspections and bait applications documented between 2023-2025, though the most recent July 2025 inspection resulted in a "Passed" status. In 2019, there were notable paint and plaster violations in multiple areas, including walls, ceilings, and even radiators, particularly affecting Apartment 2L, which also had specific violations related to door frames and lead-based paint hazards.

The building's heating system generated emergency complaints in May 2019, while various unsanitary conditions including mold were reported earlier that year. The property has undergone several inspections and faced various regulatory requirements, including annual bedbug reporting, with the most recent filing in June 2025 showing no infested units. Compliance with local laws has been a recurring theme, with a 2019 violation issued for unauthorized roof hatch fastenings and storage of items in public areas.

More recently, between 2022-2025, the building's management has faced scrutiny for not filing certain inspection reports, though one violation issued in 2023 was eventually dismissed. The building's boiler system has also required attention, as evidenced by a 2018 violation regarding improper storage and equipment issues. While some improvements have been made, as indicated by recent passed inspections, the building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges that required ongoing attention from various regulatory agencies.