2 Spencer Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

This 10-unit, 4-story residential building at 2 Spencer Place in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Kathryn Lightner and constructed in 1930, has experienced multiple recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of heating and hot water problems, with at least six complaints recorded between April and May 2025 alone, some classified as emergencies. The building has also struggled with water-related issues, including slow leaks and unsanitary garbage storage conditions, with the most recent complaints filed in May 2025.

Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were recorded in late 2023, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 5F, and access issues to the heating system, which were certified as corrected by early 2025. Recent inspections and service requests reveal various unresolved maintenance challenges, particularly in May 2025, when complaints about doors, windows, and an unsanitary garbage storage condition were reported. The building has experienced rat activity consistently throughout 2023-2025, with multiple initial and compliance inspections indicating ongoing pest control challenges.

While there have been improvements, such as the correction of violations regarding detectors in apartment 5F and heating system access, the building continues to face persistent maintenance issues. Notably, bedbug complaints have been minimal in recent years, with none reported since 2021, though there were previous infestations in 2019-2020 affecting multiple units. The most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 confirmed the presence of rat activity, following a pattern of similar findings in previous months, suggesting a need for ongoing pest management efforts.