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879 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238

6
DOB Complaints
57
311 Housing Calls
74
Housing Violations
4
Permits

Risk Assessment

81
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 81% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 879 Bergen Street

879 Bergen Street is a 4-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 in Crown Heights, currently owned by Eleanor Patrick. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three documented outages in 2023-2024 affecting either the entire building or individual apartments, including two emergency service requests in early 2024. The building has ongoing sanitation challenges, particularly concerning garbage/recycling storage, with multiple complaints filed throughout 2023.

A series of rodent activity inspections between 2023 and 2025 have consistently indicated rat presence, suggesting persistent pest control challenges. The building has undergone various maintenance and safety inspections, revealing several significant violations in 2023. These included issues with fire retardant materials, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and water leaks affecting Apartment 22 and public areas.

The property has also experienced building infrastructure issues, such as a defective vestibule door lock documented in January 2024, and roof leaks identified in May 2023. Historical data shows the building has maintained an active pest control program, with no documented bedbug infestations in the past five years (2019-2024), though the rat activity records indicate ongoing pest management challenges. The building's maintenance history includes multiple permit issuances between 2019-2021 for various repairs, though specific details on the nature of these repairs are not provided in the data.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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879 Bergen Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Crown Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 24
Year built 1931
Total area 15856 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
74
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
57
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
5
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
21
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
4
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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879 Bergen Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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879 Bergen Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 879 Bergen Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-01-212024-01-25Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-262023-11-29Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-01-042023-09-28Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-062023-09-28Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-02-012023-09-28Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 879 Bergen Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-01-24BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
2023-05-04BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING AT ROOF BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL2023-05-09T00:00:00.000Z
2023-05-04BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND WEST WALL AT ROOF BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL2023-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
2023-05-04BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE APPROVED METAL SCREEN BELOW SKYLIGHT AT ROOF BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL2023-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
2023-05-04BCloseNone22§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 22, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 879 Bergen Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-01-21 19:50HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-11-26 12:10HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-02-06 08:25UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2023-02-06 08:25UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2023-02-01 08:19RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 879 Bergen Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39751062024-09-03CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2024-09-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-09-09)
39271542023-09-16CLOSEDZoning: Non-Conforming2023-09-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-09-25)
38160712021-09-30CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2022-05-05Access Denied – 2nd Attempt (2022-05-05)
37327632019-12-04CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2019-12-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-12-05)
37173222019-08-19CLOSEDIllegal Activity2019-08-19Compliance Inspection Performed (2019-08-19)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 879 Bergen Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 879 Bergen Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 879 Bergen Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-190002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-020002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-080002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-160002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 879 Bergen Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-02-26ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-03InitialRat Activity
2024-08-01InitialPassed
2024-03-18ComplianceRat Activity
2024-02-06InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 879 Bergen Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 879 Bergen Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 879 Bergen Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 879 Bergen Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 879 Bergen Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 879 Bergen Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 879 Bergen Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 879 Bergen Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 879 Bergen Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 879 Bergen Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 879 Bergen Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 879 Bergen Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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