116 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

116 Bedford Avenue is a four-story, six-unit residential building located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, owned by Andrew Wrublin and constructed in 1910 as an Old Law Tenement. The building has experienced recurring plumbing and water-related issues over recent years, with multiple reports of water leaks and plumbing problems, particularly between late 2023 and 2024, for which HPD was often unable to gain access to conduct inspections. Of particular note are four water leak complaints in 2024 alone, categorized as "slow leaks," along with a plumbing issue involving a toilet in March 2024. The building has also had several maintenance violations and complaints regarding fire safety systems, with open violations from 2024 noting problems with self-closing doors and an uncapped valve in the first-story public hall.

The property has a history of water-related problems dating back to 2021, including two heavy flow water leak incidents that resulted in violations. Maintenance records show previous plumbing issues involving radiators in December 2021, though these were resolved without violations. More recent inspections in 2024 revealed various violations, including one related to bedbug reporting requirements, though the building has maintained an official record of having zero infested units across multiple reporting periods from 2021 through 2025. The building's maintenance history shows compliance with multiple environmental and safety inspections, including recent bedbug and rodent inspections, with all showing no infestations.

The property has undergone several permitted renovations and repairs between 2019 and 2020, with multiple permits issued for various work types, though there were some construction safety compliance issues noted during this period with fines imposed. In summary, 116 Bedford Avenue has had persistent plumbing and water-related issues over recent years, particularly in 2024, with ongoing maintenance needs in these areas. While the building has generally maintained compliance with major safety requirements and implemented multiple improvements over recent years, the recurring nature of plumbing problems suggests an ongoing maintenance challenge. The property has shown responsible pest management practices, with consistent reporting of zero infestations in recent years, and has generally responded appropriately to various regulatory requirements, with most violations being promptly addressed once identified.