574 Maple Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 6-unit, 3-story property at 574 Maple Street in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Bernard Cziment, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most recently, in early 2025, there were multiple closed complaints regarding water leaks, window frame problems, flooring issues, pest concerns, and cabinet problems, all requiring HPD violations. These followed earlier issues in late 2024 concerning heat/hot water problems, and in late 2023 regarding paint/plaster and plumbing concerns.

The building's safety systems were notably deficient in late 2023, with violations issued for missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2, along with electrical wiring issues. Additional violations were documented for window maintenance, mold presence, and various safety and maintenance concerns. The property's recent history shows persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 2, which has documented issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, window problems, and mold.

However, there is a positive aspect regarding pest management, as evidenced by six consecutive annual bedbug reports (2020-2024) showing no recorded infestations or eradication efforts. The building's records also show compliance with external low-pressure inspection requirements as of July 2023, despite an initial violation issued in June 2023 that was subsequently dismissed. While there have been numerous violations and complaints, most have been addressed and closed, though some, including a 2023 mold violation in Apartment 2 and several 2025 complaints, required HPD involvement and the issuance of violations.