1720 Bedford Avenue
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1720 Bedford Avenue is a 25-floor, 1,321-unit elevator building built in 1960 and owned by Fieldbridge Associates. The HPD violation picture is the most pressing concern: 142 open violations including 71 Class C (immediately hazardous) and 49 Class B (hazardous), earning an HPD grade of F. The most recent Class C violation — filed just 3 days ago — cites an active mice infestation. Compounding this, 311 records show 280 heat/hot water complaints and 102 electrical complaints in the area over the past year, which are consistent with the violation profile and warrant direct scrutiny before signing.
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Class C
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(311 complaints)
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- HPD shows 71 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and 49 Class B violations — can you provide a written remediation plan and timeline for each open violation, particularly the mice infestation cited in the most recent Class C filing just 3 days ago?
- 311 records show 280 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints and 102 ELECTRIC complaints in the area — what is the building's maintenance history for the boiler and electrical systems, and when were these systems last serviced or upgraded given the building was constructed in 1960?
- 67 units have been deregulated since 2007 out of a building with 1,251 stabilized units — is the unit being offered rent-stabilized, and if so, can you provide the legal regulated rent and the rent history for the apartment?
- There were 73 unsanitary condition complaints and 22 rat complaints in the 311 data — what pest control protocols does the building currently have in place, and how frequently are common areas and trash areas treated?
- 53 NYPD incidents were recorded within 150 meters in the past 12 months, including 19 felonies, 7 violent incidents, and 1 shooting in 2024, with harassment and petit larceny as the top offense types — what building security measures are currently in place, including door locks, intercom, and camera coverage?
- The building has 1,321 units across 25 floors and was built in 1960 — how many elevators are operational, what is the average wait time, and what is the documented maintenance and inspection history for the elevators?
- Inspect the lobby, hallways, and stairwells for visible signs of pest activity (droppings, traps, bait stations) and unsanitary conditions — the active Class C mice infestation violation and 73 unsanitary condition 311 complaints make this a priority check.
- Test the heat and hot water in the unit directly during your visit — run the taps, check radiators or HVAC — given 280 heat/hot water 311 complaints and the building's age of 66 years.
- Observe the elevator bank: note how many cars are in service, check for posted inspection certificates with current dates, and time how long a car takes to arrive — critical in a 25-floor, 1,321-unit building with an F HPD grade suggesting deferred maintenance.
1720 Bedford Avenue sits in Brooklyn, ZIP 11225. The closest subway is Prospect Park (B,Q,S) (6-minute walk), served by the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, Q, and S lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 24 restaurants, 15 cafes, 43 groceries, and 6 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include Ebbets Field Middle School (grades 6 to 8), a 2-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is high noise activity — 98 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 57/100 safety score.
- 2026-05-14 "HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY,…"
- 2026-04-16 "§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CRACKED AND SPALLED PL…"
- 2026-04-16 "§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RADIATOR COVER AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST…"
- 2026-04-16 "§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI…"
- 2026-04-16 "§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATION…"
- Class C · 71 open · penalty 1065 · (15/ea)
- Class B · 49 open · penalty 245 · (5/ea)
- Class A · 22 open · penalty 22 · (1/ea)
- 2026-05-13 · Apt 19C · IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY · PLUMBING
- 2026-05-13 · Apt 19C · IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY · ELECTRIC
- 2026-05-13 · Apt 14B · IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY · PLUMBING
- HEAT/HOT WATER: 280
- ELECTRIC: 102
- Illegal Parking: 93
- UNSANITARY CONDITION: 73
- Noise - Residential: 73
~1 block 300m
~2-3 blocks
- HARRASSMENT 2: 15
- VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS: 11
- PETIT LARCENY: 9
- ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES: 7
- MISCELLANEOUS PENAL LAW: 6
- Nov 14, 2025 "VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION"
- Sep 23, 2024 "VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION"
- Feb 22, 2024 "FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2024"
- K&A CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN LLC
- SAFAN DELI, INC.
- ATHENS WOODWORKING INC.
- P.S. 375 Jackie Robinson School
- P.S. 241 Emma L. Johnston
- P.S. 161 The Crown
- Ebbets Field Middle School
- Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
- M.S. 061 Dr. Gladstone H. Atwell
- Ebbets Field Middle School
- Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
- W.E.B. Dubois Academic High School
- Prospect Park
- Sterling St
- Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College/Botanic Garden
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