9 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The 8-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 9 St Marks Avenue in Park Slope, owned by Mark Weinberger, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, as of October 2024, there is an open heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, classified as an emergency. The building has a documented history of rodent and pest issues, with open violations from 2023 indicating mouse and roach infestations in apartment 1R.

Previous maintenance concerns include multiple paint/plaster issues (affecting walls, cabinets, and radiators), flooring problems, and unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage. The building has also had recurring heating and hot water issues, with the most recent complaint remaining unresolved as of October 2024. The property has undergone various inspections and repairs over the years, with specific attention needed in apartment 1R where multiple violations were documented in late 2023, including problems with the kitchen sink cabinet, water leaks, and various surface repairs. While there have been no recorded bedbug infestations in recent reporting periods (2021-2024), the building's history includes documented rat activity in 2019, though subsequent inspections in 2019-2021 showed bait application and compliance passes.

The building, constructed in 1889, has been subject to multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints and violations, with a mix of open and closed statuses indicating ongoing maintenance challenges. Recent maintenance records show a pattern of accessibility issues for inspectors attempting to address complaints, particularly in 2023, where several complaints were closed without inspection due to inability to gain access. The property has also experienced recurring heating and hot water complaints, with the most recent being classified as an emergency situation. While some violations have been resolved, such as those from 2023 in apartment 1R which were certified as corrected by December 2023, new issues continue to emerge, including the most recent heat/hot water complaint from October 2024.