354 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211

354 Broadway, a 3-story, 2-family house built in 1915 in Williamsburg and currently owned by Sam Simpson, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring pest problems, with two unsanitary conditions related to pests reported in late 2023 and early 2024, both of which HPD could not inspect due to access issues. There was also an emergency heat and hot water complaint for the entire building in February 2024 that was closed without inspection.

The building has a documented history of heating and hot water issues, with similar complaints in November 2019 and February 2024. In 2021, HPD identified multiple violations in Apartment 3 related to ceiling plaster and water leaks, including issues with the roof affecting both the apartment and public hallway ceilings. Three active violations from 2023 and 2024 concern the failure to file external low-pressure inspections, and the Department of Buildings has recorded these as unresolved.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (with filing periods showing zero infested units), the building has experienced various maintenance challenges requiring attention to basic services. Multiple complaints about appliance issues, including electric/gas range problems in late 2019, and plumbing concerns affecting water supply and radiators in December 2019, were documented. The property is currently showing some active violations in the DOB system related to inspection requirements, indicating a need for compliance with safety regulations. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of access issues during inspections, which has resulted in several complaints being closed without proper examination of the reported conditions.