48 Bleecker Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The five-story, eight-unit building at 48 Bleecker Street in Bushwick, owned by Jay Friedman, was constructed in 2020 and has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges. Most recently, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2025, including an emergency report in June, though some issues were reportedly corrected upon inspection. The building has had recurring problems with water-related issues, evidenced by multiple complaints and violations regarding leaks and dampness, particularly affecting unit 4B, which was documented in violations from October 2024.

There is also a notable pattern of rodent-related complaints, with rat activity consistently reported throughout 2024-2025, though the most recent June 2025 inspection passed compliance checks. The property has a documented history of construction-related violations from its early days, particularly in 2021 when multiple citations were issued regarding safety compliance, improper construction practices, and housekeeping issues, resulting in several stop work orders and fines. These violations were ultimately resolved, and the building received its final permits between October and December 2020.

Since then, while there have been fewer major violations, the building has shown recurring issues with heat, water, and sanitation problems, including multiple mold complaints and water leak reports in early 2025. However, some recent inspection results have indicated improvements, including passed compliance checks for rodent control in 2025. The building's bedbug reporting record for 2023-2024 indicates no infestations, suggesting successful pest management protocols, though there were violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements in early 2024-2025.