187 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 8-unit, 4-story tenement building at 187 St. Marks Avenue in Prospect Heights, built in 1901 and currently owned by Pamela Colon, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with the most recent complaint filed in December 2024.

The building has also faced multiple safety and infrastructure challenges, including door/window issues (2022), paint/plaster problems (2022), and a broken window guard (2022). The property has documented multiple heating system concerns, with verified violations related to a boiler installation from 2017 that triggered environmental control board violations regarding improper steam header construction, incorrect flue connections, inadequate combustion air, and missing components, resulting in penalties totaling $4,375. Recent inspections in 2024 revealed various maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly in apartment 1L, including problems with ceramic tiles, wooden floors, and door hardware.

There are several active violations related to external low-pressure inspections that have not been filed since 2019-2023. The building has shown a pattern of rat activity in the past, though recent inspections in 2025 passed compliance checks. Importantly, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the last five inspection periods (2019-2024), indicating successful pest management practices. While the building has received multiple emergency service requests, most complaints were addressed in accordance with HPD protocols, though some required re-filing for proper access.