714 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 714 Bristol Street in Brownsville, owned by Ronald George and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, as of August 2023, Apartment 1F has multiple open violations requiring attention to lead-based paint hazards, water leaks in multiple locations, and a documented pest infestation including mice and roaches. The building has also experienced recurring pest issues, with three separate unsanitary condition complaints regarding pests filed in July and August 2023, though not all inspections could be performed due to access issues.

Other maintenance concerns include problems with windows (both frames and panes), plumbing issues, a refrigerator complaint, and various interior surface conditions including plaster and paint problems. An inspection on August 25, 2023, resulted in multiple violation notices for Apartment 1F, including requirements to address lead paint hazards, water leaks, pest infestations, and to ensure proper carbon monoxide detection devices are in place, though some violations were marked as closed following certification. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, with multiple complaints in July 2023 where inspectors were unable to gain access to assess the reported problems.

While some violations from the August inspections were closed, several remain open as of the most recent records. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past three reporting periods (2020-2023), with no reported infestations, eradications, or re-infestations during these intervals. The majority of recent complaints are categorized as non-emergency, though there was one emergency complaint regarding a window pane in July 2023. While some issues have been addressed and closed, the persistence of certain violations and the pattern of inspection access problems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges at this property.