12 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

This three-story, four-unit residential building at 12 Bedford Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Jaroslaw Zimny, was constructed in 1931 and is classified as an Old Law Tenement. The property has experienced several notable issues and events over the past few years. Most recently, in July 2024, a rat sighting was reported and investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which found no violations.

In late 2023, there were multiple complaints regarding missing signage, an unsanitary garbage/recycling storage situation, and a fire escape concern, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development found no violations in these cases. A significant complaint about a lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building was filed in November 2023, but inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the reported condition. The building has a documented history of bedbug reporting compliance, with three consecutive filings between 2021-2024 showing zero infested units, indicating the property has maintained an effective pest management program.

In terms of safety inspections, a rodent inspection conducted in July 2024 resulted in a passing status. Two complaints filed in November 2023 regarding illegal plumbing work and possible illegal conversion could not be verified due to lack of access during inspections. The property has also had consistent bedbug reporting compliance in the past, with previous violations from 2021-2024 showing the owner eventually filed the required reports, though there were periods of non-filing noted in 2022 and 2024. The most recent building permit on record, issued in June 2019, was for general construction work.