3 Spencer Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

3 Spencer Place is a 4-story, 5-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, built in 1930 and currently owned by Yehuda Cohen. The building has experienced recurrent heating and hot water issues, particularly notable in December 2020 when multiple complaints were lodged, resulting in some violations being issued. These issues were not isolated, as similar complaints occurred throughout 2020, though many inspections were unable to access units for verification.

The property has been subject to several significant violations and complaints over the years, including multiple tenant safety violations in January 2024 resulting in Oath Violations being served, and active Environmental Control Board violations from July 2020 related to construction work without proper permits and failure to maintain housekeeping standards, with penalties totaling $25,000. The building's maintenance history shows particular attention needed regarding heating systems, as evidenced by numerous HPD complaints and violations between 2020-2021, as well as an open Class C violation from December 2020 specifically citing inadequate heat supply to the 5th floor apartment. Recent complaints and inspections indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, most notably concerning rodent activity, with multiple inspections throughout 2023-2025 documenting rat activity.

The building also has several active violations regarding external low-pressure inspections, with notices issued for failure to file these inspections from 2018-2023. While the bedbug situation appears controlled with no reported infestations in recent years (as per filings from 2021-2024), the property has faced challenges with general maintenance compliance, as evidenced by the pattern of heating issues, construction violations, and most recently, rodent inspections showing persistent activity requiring attention. The information above is based on available records up to October 2023, and while it highlights several areas of concern regarding building maintenance and resident comfort, it is important to note that not all issues may be currently active or fully represent the building's current condition as of July 2025.