796 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 4-story, 7-unit pre-war tenement building at 796 Classon Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Ismene Speliotis, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with the most recent complaint filed in January 2024. Multiple complaints regarding doors and windows have been recorded, including a specific window pane violation in apartment 3A that was issued in December 2022, along with issues in August 2022 affecting door conditions in different apartments.

A concerning pattern of heating system failures is evident, with both apartment-specific and entire building complaints documented between 2022 and 2024. In 2022, multiple violations were issued to apartment 3A regarding defective smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detection systems, as well as excessively hot water exceeding 130 degrees. The building has also faced plumbing issues, including a water supply problem reported in August 2022. Recent developments include an active violation from June 2023 regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2020 and 2021.

The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug monitoring, with all reports showing zero infested or re-infested dwelling units since 2021. However, there have been persistent rodent control challenges, as evidenced by multiple inspections in 2023 showing rat activity, with the most recent initial inspection in July 2025 also indicating rat activity. The Department of Health's 2022 inspection noted the presence of bees/wasp issues that remained in progress as of March 2022. While many previous violations and complaints have been resolved, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services such as heat, water supply, and pest control.