349 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 14-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 349 Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Qaisar Sultan and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, the building has faced persistent rodent problems, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 confirming rat activity, though a compliance inspection in July 2025 recorded a "Passed" result. The property has also suffered from pest-related issues, with recent complaints in April 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions that HPD was unable to inspect.

Safety concerns emerged in 2023, particularly regarding building egress and fire safety, with violations related to fire escape obstructions and self-closing door issues. Several building systems have generated complaints, including heating problems in late 2023, and multiple reports of issues with electric/gas ranges throughout 2025, though HPD inspection access was often not granted. Historical records show recurring patterns of access denial during inspections, including complaints about illegal hotel rooms and conversions in 2019 that inspectors couldn't verify.

The building's maintenance history reveals various code violations that were ultimately closed, including issues with heating system access, fire escape obstructions, and inadequate lighting in common areas. While the property has consistently filed Bedbug Reports showing no infestation, the persistent rodent problems suggest ongoing pest management challenges. From 2019-2021, there were multiple permit issuances for various work types, though the specific nature of these permits isn't detailed in the records. The most recent building inspection results show some improvement in compliance with rodent control measures, with the July 2025 inspection passing, though the frequency of pest and safety-related complaints indicates this remains an ongoing concern for tenants.