1038 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
The 4-unit, 4-story building at 1038 Bedford Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Ardi Demaliaj, has experienced persistent heat and hot water system issues over the past several years. Notably, between 2019 and 2022, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heating and hot water problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with the most recent incidents occurring in November 2022.
The building has also undergone several maintenance violations and remedial actions, including a significant 2020 violation related to fire safety involving the fire escape system, which required repairs to the drop ladder, removal of obstructions, and repainting. More recent records from 2024 show an active violation regarding external low pressure inspection filing from June 2023, and the building has been subject to repeated rat activity inspections throughout 2023-2025, indicating ongoing pest management challenges.
The property's historical maintenance records show a pattern of heating system problems, with multiple complaints generated over different years, including 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, suggesting systemic issues with the building's infrastructure. While the building complies with bedbug reporting requirements and has recorded zero infestations in recent years, the repeated heat and water system complaints and active rodent control measures indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. The building underwent various permitted work in 2019, including plumbing and electrical modifications, and has addressed several housing maintenance code violations since 2019, though some issues, such as the external low pressure inspection non-compliance, remain active as of June 2023.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1960 |
Total area | 5400 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A |

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- 1038 Bedford Ave, New York, NY 11205
- 485 Lafayette Ave, New York, NY 11205
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