487 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The three-unit residential building at 487 Bedford Avenue, owned by David Leichter, has a recorded history dating back to its construction in 1899, during which it has undergone conversion to a Class A dwelling. The property has experienced consistent regulatory oversight over the past four years regarding bedbug reporting compliance, with violations recorded in 2021, 2022, 2023, and most recently in April 2024, all related to the failure to file the required annual bedbug reports as mandated by Housing Maintenance Code § HMC.

However, the most recent bedbug report filed in April 2024 indicates significant progress in pest management, showing no currently infested units, though it noted the previous presence of two units that had been treated and eradicated. The building experienced one gas utility-related incident in late 2019, when inspectors were unable to gain access to the property on their first attempt to investigate a complaint, requiring a second visit to complete the inspection on November 29, 2019, at which point access was still denied.

This utility complaint was ultimately closed without resolution. While the building's recent bedbug reporting and eradication efforts suggest improved compliance with housing maintenance requirements, the pattern of repeated violations related to reporting compliance over multiple years indicates ongoing administrative oversight challenges.