342 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

342 St. Marks Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Dovy Andrusier and located in Prospect Heights. The property has experienced recurring heating issues in recent months, with two consecutive heat/hot water complaints in October 2023, one of which required HPD intervention to verify conditions.

Prior to these heating concerns, a substantial water leak complaint was filed in November 2022 and remained open until June 2023 when HPD could not gain access to investigate. The building's maintenance history also reveals previous health and safety concerns, including instances of mold (November 2020) and ceiling issues (November 2020), though no violations were issued following HPD inspections of these matters. Recent building maintenance efforts have focused on addressing violations identified in October 2023, including the removal of encumbrances such as household items and construction materials in public spaces, and the removal of an unauthorized slide bolt in the east building front yard.

Notably, while the building underwent routine bedbug reporting between 2019 and 2024, all reports indicated zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management. However, the property has faced persistent rodent challenges, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 indicating rat activity, though the most recent July 2023 inspection resulted in a "Passed" compliance status. The combination of heating system failures, water leaks, and rodent activity suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, though the absence of recent bedbug infestations is a positive indicator for residents.