21 St Marks Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The building at 21 St Marks Place, owned by Rene Attias, is a 3-story, 3-unit Old Law Tenement constructed in 1899 in Boerum Hill. The property has experienced significant maintenance challenges recently, particularly during January 2024, when there were multiple heat and hot water complaints, with nine service requests filed through the 311 system between January 1-17, all marked as emergencies and subsequently closed.

Housing Maintenance Code violations from late 2023 through early 2024 indicate ongoing issues with the heating system, including problems with hot water availability, heating system access, and safety systems such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment. Historical records show previous concerns regarding building occupancy and maintenance, including a 2018 illegal work/permit complaint that resulted in a partial vacate order.

The building also had two Environmental Control Board violations in December 2018 related to failure to comply with the commissioner's orders, though these were marked as resolved with no penalties. More recently, the property has maintained a clean bedbug record, with the most recent reporting period from November 2023 to October 2024 showing no infestations or related issues, as per the May 2025 report. While there have been numerous violations and complaints, many of these appear to have been resolved through HPD inspections and repairs, though some open violations from 2023-2024 suggest ongoing maintenance considerations.