988 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, four-unit building at 988 Sutter Avenue in East New York, owned by Silford Warren, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been an emerging pattern of pest-related complaints, with four separate HPD complaints filed between January and February 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions involving pests, though inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection in each case.

Earlier issues included a garbage/recycling storage complaint in 2023 that was investigated but resulted in no violations. The building has an active violation from 2024 regarding the failure to file the annual bedbug report as required by HPD rules. Additionally, there are multiple active DOB violations from 2023 concerning the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018-2021, though one similar violation from 2022 was dismissed in December 2023.

The building's pest management history shows some previous bedbug activity, with a report filed in January 2023 covering the period from November 2021 to October 2022, showing one infested dwelling unit that was eradicated with no re-infestations. While a rodent inspection conducted in 2012 resulted in a passing grade, the more recent complaints and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has undergone various changes since its construction in 1901, transitioning to a "Heretofore Converted Class A" designation, but the recent pattern of complaints and violations indicates potential ongoing issues with building maintenance and resident comfort.