2310 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 2310 Bedford Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Joel Lefkowitz and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Between 2023 and 2024, multiple electrical problems were documented, including three power outages, two outlet/switch issues, and one no lighting complaint, though none of these resulted in documented violations.

More concerning are the recurring moisture and sanitation issues, with multiple reports of mold (most recently in September 2024), water leaks (September 2024), and violations related to presumed lead-based paint hazards in Apartment 3, which remain open as of December 2024. The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, including stair maintenance issues (September 2024), a toilet problem (September 2024), and a significant incident in October 2024 regarding a wall blocking access to the bulkhead in the public hall. Inspection records reveal several safety compliance violations, including the need to properly post carbon monoxide detector requirements and smoke detector requirements in common areas, though these violations were certified as corrected by January 2025.

The Department of Buildings has multiple active illegal conversion complaints as of October 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate these claims. Historical data shows the building has experienced recurring rodent issues, with inspections in 2018 and 2020 documenting rat activity. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past five years.