880 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 14-story, 133-unit building at 880 Bergen Street in Crown Heights, owned by Sophia Valiotis and constructed in 2005, has experienced recurring issues with heating systems and infrastructure maintenance over recent years. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of heat and hot water complaints throughout 2024-2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Between November 2024 and January 2025 alone, there were multiple emergency complaints about insufficient heat and hot water, including several instances where Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspectors were unable to gain access to verify conditions. The building's elevator systems have also been a consistent concern, with multiple complaints between 2019 and 2025 regarding "Multiple Devices on Property," though some were resolved with no violations found upon inspection.

The property has faced several maintenance and safety incidents requiring attention, including issues with water leaks (September 2024), and elevator maintenance problems (September 2024). There were identified violations in 2023-2024 regarding the building's boiler systems, specifically concerning safety valve settings and gas piping, resulting in fines that were subsequently paid. The building's infrastructure has required various repairs, as evidenced by Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in 2023-2024, including requirements to address broken plaster surfaces, insufficient hot water supply, and defective doors in public areas. While there have been periodic reports of bed bug infestations between 2019-2024, the most recent inspections indicate these issues have been successfully eradicated.

The building's rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with some inspections passing and others indicating rat activity, though recent inspections (2025) have shown improvements with passed results and bait applications. The property's management has faced several regulatory challenges, including multiple active violations for failure to file required External Low-Pressure Inspection reports between 2022-2024, suggesting potential oversights in maintaining critical building systems. While many past violations have been resolved, the ongoing issues with heating systems and periodic elevator concerns indicate persistent maintenance challenges. Recent rodent and bed bug activity, while seemingly under control according to the latest inspections and reports, highlights the building's historical struggles with pest management.