548 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The four-story, three-unit building at 548 Grand Street in Williamsburg, owned by Buenaventura Acevedo and built in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most recently, in late 2024, there were service requests regarding missing signage and heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building. Three open bedbug reporting violations remain on record from 2021-2024, indicating non-compliance with mandatory reporting requirements.

The building has a troubling history of emergency maintenance needs, including a 2022 flooring issue, and multiple complaints from 2019 that were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, pest problems, and safety concerns related to smoke detectors. A significant number of complaints in 2019 (including issues with the ceiling, appliances, garbage storage, and door) could not be investigated due to access issues. The property has undergone various inspections and service requests over the years, with a notable heat and hot water outage in November 2024 and mailbox issues in August 2024.

In 2023, there was an illegal conversion complaint that could not be fully investigated due to access issues. Two inspections in 2012 and 2019 showed rat activity, though subsequent inspections in 2012 and 2019 passed compliance. Most recently, there is an active violation from June 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2021 external low-pressure inspection report. While many complaints have been resolved, the pattern of maintenance issues, particularly with building systems and safety concerns, suggests ongoing challenges with property maintenance and compliance with housing codes.