541 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

541 Liberty Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1906, currently owned by Wazim Gafur in the East New York neighborhood. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water system issues between 2020 and 2022, with multiple emergency complaints filed through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though most were resolved within days with reports of restoration from tenants. The building has also faced challenges with sanitation, particularly in mid-2022 when HPD was unable to gain access to investigate reported garbage and recycling storage issues, though this was subsequently addressed.

An inspection in December 2022 showed rat activity, but follow-up inspections in February 2022 and August 2022 resulted in passing grades. Notably, there is an open Class B violation from 2022 regarding an obstructed fire escape caused by an air conditioner at the second story balcony, and an open Class A violation from 2024 concerning the annual bedbug report filing requirement. The building's recent history shows improvements in rodent management, with successful inspections in 2021 and 2022 after initial activity was noted.

The bedbug reporting history from 2021-2022 and 2019-2020 indicates no infestation cases, with zero infested units and no reports of eradication or re-infestation during those periods. While the building's age and history of heating system issues are notable, the property has generally demonstrated compliance with health and safety inspections, with most past violations being resolved through proper channels, though there are some current open violations that require attention per the latest inspection records. The most recent bedbug report from 2023 confirmed no infestations during the 2021-2022 reporting period, showing compliance with NYC's bedbug reporting requirements, which had been a recurring issue in previous years.