1098 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 6-unit, 4-story building at 1098 Bedford Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Simcha Breuer and constructed in 1930, has experienced recurring issues with heating systems over the past two years. In 2025 alone, there were two emergency heat/hot water complaints for the entire building in February and January, and multiple similar complaints throughout 2023, including instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to units for verification. More recently, in 2024-2025, the building has shown persistent water-related problems, including multiple water leak complaints and various building maintenance issues.

An extensive inspection in April 2024 revealed multiple violations in Apartment 6, including electrical, plumbing, mold, and water leak issues, though some were subsequently certified as corrected. The building has also faced structural concerns, with complaints about building shaking recorded in December 2020, though no violations were confirmed at the time of inspection. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with mixed results showing periods of activity followed by successful compliance passes, most recently in April 2025.

While a bedbug report was filed for the 2022-2023 period showing no infested units, eradication efforts were also reported as not applicable. The building's maintenance record includes several "heavy flow" water leak complaints, multiple electrical issues, and some concerns about building entrances and common areas. Notably, several recent complaints regarding heat and hot water conditions have been filed as emergencies, indicating ongoing concerns about basic services. The building has experienced periodic violations regarding encumbrances in public areas on the 1st and 4th stories, though these were eventually addressed.