2657 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The 21-unit, 4-story pre-war tenement building at 2657 Bedford Avenue in Flatbush, currently owned by David Winiarski, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2025, both for the entire building and individual apartments, though inspections found varying compliance with housing laws. The building has also faced persistent plumbing issues, with violations documented for bathtubs/showers, basins/sinks, and water supply problems as recently as mid-2025.

Several emergency complaints were filed regarding windows, appliances, and various safety concerns during 2024-2025, including violations related to public hall maintenance, such as a broken skylight, missing guardrail, and safety-related issues with fire escapes. The property has a history of pest-related complaints, including open violations for cockroach infestation in public areas (as of August 2023) and past issues with rodents, though recent bedbug reports indicate zero units affected between 2021-2024. Multiple inspections have noted concerns about encumbrances blocking fire escape access, with some related violations still active.

The building has two outstanding Department of Buildings violations related to energy efficiency score display requirements from 2021 and 2023. Though the property has shown some improvement in recent months, with various complaints being resolved or closed, the pattern of recurring maintenance issues suggests ongoing building management challenges. Recent complaints and violations have generally been addressed, though some open violations from 2023-2024 still require attention according to the available records.