399 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 16-unit, 4-story residential tenement building at 399 St. Johns Place in Prospect Heights, owned by James Dimitriades, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in 2025, there were complaints about water leaks and smoking in non-smoking areas, and the building has had ongoing rodent activity with multiple inspections showing rat presence from 2023 through 2025.

There is also a concerning pattern of indoor air quality issues, including chemical vapors reported in early 2025, and multiple water-related problems, including a heavy flow water leak complaint in April 2025 that resulted in HPD violations. The building has undergone several inspections and faced multiple violations, particularly in late 2024 when numerous issues in apartment 2D were documented, including problems with electrical outlets, window mechanisms, floor tiles, and various paint/plaster conditions. It has also faced challenges with mold issues (July 2024) and past concerns about unauthorized construction work in 2022, though many of these violations were later closed or dismissed.

While there have been no recent bedbug infestations reported since 2019, the ongoing rodent inspections indicate a persistent pest management challenge. The building's history includes various maintenance code violations and building complaints, with inspections frequently documenting safety and maintenance concerns that require attention or correction, suggesting ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident safety. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in recent years, and most housing maintenance code violations have been addressed through inspections and necessary corrections.