1275 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 3-unit, 3-story brownstone at 1275 Bergen Street in Crown Heights, built in 1895 and currently owned by Pauletta Sanders, has experienced several notable issues over the past few years. Most concerning are the ongoing problems with heat and hot water, with complaints filed in October 2022 that were not properly resolved, since HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the units.

The building has also faced compliance challenges regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations recorded in 2021, 2022, and 2023 related to the failure to file mandatory reports under § HMC. While there were three rodent inspections between 2018-2024, the most recent May 2024 compliance inspection passed, though there was reported rat activity in a May 2023 initial inspection. The building has demonstrated some positive recent maintenance outcomes, as evidenced by the successful rodent inspections, though the persistence of bedbug reporting violations suggests incomplete compliance with certain housing maintenance requirements.

The property's historical record shows it was converted to a Class A residence, which implies it should be operating as a complete, self-contained residential building. The most recent heating infrastructure inspection was conducted in March 2023 with an open bedbug violation, and though several issues have been subsequently addressed, notably the rat activity in 2023 and rodent compliance in 2024, the building continues to show some lapses in timely reporting and infrastructure maintenance. The persistent open violations related to bedbug reporting (dating back to 2021) merit particular attention, as this suggests an ongoing regulatory noncompliance.