2543 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 16-unit, 4-story tenement building at 2543 Church Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Renee Bercy, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, particularly between 2018-2019. The building faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with violations documented in December 2018 and March 2019 affecting multiple units, including specific violations for inadequate heat and hot water supply in apartment 3D.

There were also two complaints about unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage in 2018 and 2020, with the 2020 complaint resulting in HPD's inability to gain access for inspection. Other notable violations include a 2018 finding of obstructed fire escape egress due to flower pots on the second-story balcony, and accumulation of refuse and rubbish in front of the building documented in 2018. More recently, the building has shown improved conditions, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2024), and the most recent bedbug report from May 2025 shows zero infested or eradicated units.

However, there have been rodent activity reports, with initial inspections in November 2014 and December 2014 resulting in "Failed for Other Reasons," and rat activity noted in May 2021. The building's history shows a pattern of heating system accessibility issues, with violations documented in both 2018 and 2019 regarding locked access to the heating system in the cellar. While the property has had multiple violations and service requests over the years, most recent inspections and reports indicate better current maintenance, though the historical pattern of heating system issues and waste management complaints warrants attention.