558 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

The five-story, 66-unit residential building at 558 Bedford Avenue, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Bedford View Condo, has experienced several notable issues over recent years, particularly concerning pest management and safety compliance. Most prominently, the building has had recurring bedbug reporting violations from 2021 through 2024, with multiple open violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports in accordance with HPD rules. While the most recent bedbug report for the 2023-2024 period (filed in June 2025) indicates no infested or previously infested units, the pattern of violations suggests past management challenges in this area.

The building's rodent history shows variable conditions, with the most recent inspection in September 2024 passing, following previous rat activity reports in 2022 and earlier, indicating some improvement in pest control measures. The property has also faced significant safety compliance issues, including an active violation from 2020 regarding elevator door monitoring system requirements, with a penalty imposed of $1,250. There are historical violations related to construction safety from 2019 involving improper use of suspended scaffolding and lack of sidewalk protection during work, though these were resolved with penalties of $2,500 and $10,000 respectively.

Another concerning violation from 2018, still active as of 2025, pertains to unauthorized construction work including roof modifications and balcony construction, with a penalty of $6,250. These safety concerns were compounded by various elevator-related violations in 2019, including issues with emergency phone repair, hoist motor noise, and fire extinguisher provision, though these were subsequently resolved. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and ongoing violations, suggesting some improvements over time but also indicating persistent regulatory compliance challenges in certain areas.