140 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit building at 140 Bristol Street in Brownsville, owned by Sonia Bennett, has experienced several notable issues in recent years, particularly concerning unit conditions and building maintenance. Most concerning is the 2024 bedbug report indicating all four units were infested and required eradication, though the most recent report filed in May 2024 shows all units were treated.

The building has a history of both heating system and unsanitary condition complaints, with multiple reports of heat/hot water issues in January 2023 (classified as emergencies) and similar complaints in November 2019. Additional maintenance issues were documented in January 2023, including problems with a refrigerator, cabinet, and various unsanitary conditions involving pests. Recent inspections and violations from July 2023 revealed multiple building code compliance issues, including the need for proper carbon monoxide detector notice posting, repair or replacement of a defective vestibule door, removal of construction items in the second-story public hall, and the proper posting of gas leak procedures.

The building has shown some pattern of maintenance responsiveness, as evidenced by the closure of many service requests after HPD inspections, though these inspections often required follow-up actions from the owner. The property has had multiple annual bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filings in 2024 showing all units required treatment, though there was a period between April 2023 and May 2024 where no infestations were reported. The building's history suggests ongoing challenges with both unit maintenance and common area management, with particular attention required to the recurring bedbug reporting and eradication process.