648 Bradford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 648 Bradford Street in East New York, owned by Owen Abel, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2024, there was a documented heat and hot water problem that prompted violations, specifically affecting the second-floor apartment (2F), which also later reported issues with roaches and hot water access that were certified as violations in April 2024.

The building has maintained an ongoing record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with all recent filings between 2021 and 2025 showing no infested units, and the most current report from February 2025 indicating zero infested or re-infested units. The property has faced multiple housing maintenance code violations, including a locked door at the boiler room affecting heating system access (March 2024), though many violations have been resolved or certified as corrected. Recent inspections have revealed various maintenance concerns, including a 2025 emergency violation involving a door, and non-emergency issues with paint/plaster on walls and an electric/gas range.

The building's history shows regular compliance with rodent inspections, with records showing failures in 2017 but passes in earlier years (2011-2012), suggesting past but improved pest management. A smoking or vaping complaint was filed in April 2024, though this was subsequently closed by the Department of Health. The property has a mixed record of maintenance issues, with most recent violations being promptly addressed, though the heat/hot water and pest control issues in 2024 and 2025 would warrant attention to ensure continued resolution of resident comfort concerns.