179 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
179 Bedford Avenue, a 3-story, 4-unit Old Law Tenement building in Williamsburg owned by Nestor Acosta, was constructed in 1899 and has experienced several notable incidents in recent years. Of particular concern are multiple active open violations related to annual bedbug report filings under the Housing Maintenance Code, dating from 2021-2024. The building has a documented history of food establishment-related issues, including recent food poisoning complaints in February 2025, multiple rodent/insect/garbage complaints in 2023, and recurring food grading inspections between 2023-2024.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there were two complaints in November 2021 regarding vaccine mandate non-compliance, specifically related to customer proof of vaccination checks. The Department of Buildings has several current and recent complaints worth noting. As of June 2025, there are active complaints regarding illegal/improper vent/exhaust installations and construction work contrary to approved plans/permits.
A prior construction-related complaint from January 2025 was marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" in March 2025, and another complaint regarding work without a permit from August 2024 was resolved with no violation found at the time of inspection. On a more positive note, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections in 2019, 2022, and 2023, indicating effective pest management in that regard, though this does not negate the significance of the rodent/insect/garbage complaints recorded with the Department of Health. The property has maintained compliance with basic safety inspections, but the recurring bedbug report violation and recent food-related complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and health code compliance.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 4000 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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