2101 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 60-unit, 6-story building at 2101 Bedford Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Jay Silver, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety challenges since its construction in 1941 as a "New Law Tenement." Recent and concerning issues include multiple heat and hot water outages in May 2025 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, as well as a sewage odor complaint in May 2025. The building has a documented history of rodent infestations, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2024 consistently finding rat activity, though some inspections in 2017 and 2023 passed.

There are significant ongoing violations from June 2024 in Apartment 3A, including issues with the electric bell buzzer intercom system, pest infestations (roaches and mice), bathroom ceiling problems, and water leak sources. Safety concerns are notable, with violations recorded in April 2024 in Apartment 4C regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The building's maintenance history shows persistent problems with building systems, particularly the elevator, which has had multiple service interruptions between 2018 and 2020, leading to regulatory violations. While there have been improvements in certain areas, including the apparent resolution of bedbug infestations in recent surveys (2024-2025), the frequency of 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. The property has accumulated various non-emergency and emergency complaints over the past two years, including issues with heat, hot water, intercom systems, pests, and general maintenance concerns, indicating a pattern of response rather than resolution to many building problems.