704 Cleveland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, six-unit building at 704 Cleveland Street in East New York, owned by Shaya Seidenfeld, has experienced a series of maintenance and safety issues over the past two years (2023-2025) that warrant attention. The property, built in 1930 and classified as a New Law Tenement, has ongoing rodent problems, with multiple inspections confirming rat activity through 2025 despite bait applications. Recent quality of life concerns emerged in late 2024, including violations regarding building access doors and security issues, particularly involving self-closing doors at various building entrances and a problematic roof hatch.

There have also been documented problems with garbage storage and various unsanitary conditions, though some of these complaints were found not to violate housing laws upon inspection. The building has undergone several housing maintenance inspections, with violations issued for door-related issues, including defective hinges and latches at entrance points. Safety concerns included the need for proper gas leak notification procedures and the removal of construction materials obstructing egress from fire escapes.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, with all annual reports showing zero affected units. Recent inspections have confirmed persistent rat activity, with the most recent compliance inspections in early 2025 showing continued rodent presence. While some repair and violation issues have been addressed (as evidenced by closure notices), the recurring nature of certain problems, particularly regarding building access and pest control, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.