2519 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The two-story, three-unit building at 2519 Bedford Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Steven Baker, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past couple of years, with the most notable problems occurring in 2023. Between January and June 2023, there were multiple complaints and violations related to various systems and conditions, including heating, water supply, gas range issues, and unsanitary conditions involving pests. Specifically, apartment 1 in the basement (the first from the west at north) was found to have multiple open violations as of 2023-06-05, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, defective self-closing doors, and active rodent infestations involving mice and rats.

The building experienced heating and hot water issues during this period, with one emergency complaint in January 2023 when HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the conditions. The property has shown patterns of rodent activity, with inspections in 2022 and 2023 indicating rat presence, though a compliance inspection on February 9, 2023, passed. The building's record shows consistent pest control challenges, with multiple HPD violations related to roaches and mice infestations, particularly affecting basement apartment 1.

While the property has undergone inspections and received multiple service requests, most complaints were closed with no violations issued, though there are notable exceptions regarding the building's safety systems and ongoing pest issues. The property shows no reported bedbug infestations in the last seven years according to the bedbug reporting system, and all recent bedbug reports (2024-2025) indicate zero infested dwelling units. Compliance inspections generally passed for rodent activity, though initial inspections in 2022 revealed problems that required attention. The nature and frequency of the complaints throughout 2023, particularly regarding safety devices and pest control, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that have persisted into 2025.