24 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 18-unit, 5-story pre-war tenement building at 24 Rogers Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Joe Patrickowski, has experienced several concerning issues over the past two years, particularly related to water and sanitation. In 2025 alone, there were multiple plumbing and water-related complaints, including slow and heavy water leaks, and water supply issues, though HPD inspectors were consistently unable to complete inspections for these complaints. There was also a pest-related sanitation complaint in June 2025 that ended with no inspection being conducted due to access issues, and reports of mold in late June 2025.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with water-related issues, with similar complaints in late 2024 and various unsanitary conditions reported throughout 2023. The property has experienced several emergencies and maintenance matters requiring attention, including a building-wide heat/hot water complaint in November 2023 that was inspected without violations, and multiple instances of unsanitary garbage/recycling storage issues in 2023. Inspection records show the presence of lead-based paint hazards and various issues in Apartment B (located on the first floor), including problems with plaster surfaces, paint conditions, and window frames, though these violations were ultimately closed.

The building's systems and infrastructure have also faced scrutiny, with complaints about a defective boiler in 2024 and work without proper permits in 2023, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for these inspections. Recent rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with rat activity detected in mid-2024 and compliance issues noted, though subsequent inspections in 2025 have passed. Notably, the building's bedbug reports over the past four years (2021-2025) show no confirmed infestations, with all units reporting clean status during the specified periods.