616 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

The 6-story, 14-unit building at 616 Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Simon Eisenfeld and constructed in 2004, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most significant being a series of violations documented in April 2024. These recent violations include water leakage from the roof affecting the 6th story public hall stairs, visible mold conditions in the same area, and broken fire retardant material on the 4th story north wall, though some of these issues have since been resolved.

The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug prevention efforts, with no reported infestations in the past five reporting periods from 2019-2024. The property has faced recurring safety concerns, particularly regarding door mechanisms, with violations in 2024, 2020, and 2020-2022 related to self-closing doors in various locations including the 6th story bulkhead and 2nd story east public hall stairs. Electrical safety has also been a focus, with multiple instances requiring attention to electrical outlet safety caps in public hall areas, including a 2024 violation.

The elevator system has experienced various compliance issues, including a 2020 violation for missing door lock monitoring equipment and several inspection-related violations between 2019-2020, though all were eventually resolved or dismissed. The building underwent multiple inspections and required corrections for various safety and maintenance issues, including the removal of encumbrances blocking exit routes in 2020. While these violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, it's worth noting that many have been addressed promptly, with most recent violations being closed or certified as corrected by mid-2024.