992 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 3-story, 4-unit building at 992 Bergen Street in Crown Heights, owned by John Warren and constructed in 1901, has experienced significant heating system challenges over the past two years. Between late 2023 and early 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints and violations regarding heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, with HPD inspections confirming various violations.

In December 2023, several housing maintenance code violations were documented in Apartment 3, including issues with heating, hot water supply, and self-closing doors, some of which remain open as of 2024. The building's maintenance history shows recurring rat activity, with multiple inspections indicating presence between 2022 and 2025, suggesting persistent pest control challenges. While no bedbug infestations have been reported in the past five years (2020-2025), the building has experienced other maintenance issues, including a confirmed roach infestation in December 2023.

Recent improvements are noted through several Department of Buildings permits issued between 2021 and 2023, indicating some operational or maintenance work has been authorized. However, the pattern of heating system failures, persistent rat activity, and various housing maintenance violations points to ongoing maintenance and habitability challenges. The most recent heat and hot water complaints in January 2024, though closed, suggest this remains a recurring issue.