1520 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The three-story, three-unit building at 1520 Pacific Street in Crown Heights, owned by Marlene Henderson-Bennett, has experienced persistent maintenance issues since late 2023 through 2024. The most concerning recent incident occurred in February 2024 when residents reported mold issues and building-wide heat and hot water problems, both of which required emergency intervention. The building has documented multiple failures to provide access for inspections regarding various maintenance issues, including security concerns (door/window problems), appliance malfunctions (electric/gas range), and life safety equipment (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors) between December 2023 and February 2024.

A significant pattern of heating and hot water problems has emerged, with three emergency complaints about the entire building's systems in late 2023 to early 2024. The property currently has several open violations from 2023, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2, door problems, and hot water supply issues. Notably, there is an active Class A violation regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, and a Class C violation concerning locked access to the building's heating system.

The building has also faced pest control challenges, with an infestation of mice reported in Apartment 3 in April 2023. Previous concerns about chemical vapors or odors were reported in December 2023. Though the building passed an initial rodent inspection in May 2018, the maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with systems maintenance and resident safety that require attention to ensure proper living conditions.