833 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

As of July 2025, 833 St. Marks Avenue is a 3-story, 8-unit residential building in Crown Heights, owned by Althea Heyward and originally constructed in 1939. The property has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over the past five years, with 2024 showing particularly frequent issues. Most recently, in June 2025, there were complaints regarding ventilation systems, plumbing (sink), and door frames, though inspectors were unable to gain access for these inspections.

The building has also faced significant infrastructure concerns, including a power outage and heat/hot water issues in March 2024, both of which were emergency-level complaints but did not result in violations. A series of housing maintenance code violations were issued in August 2024, primarily relating to safety and maintenance requirements, including the need for proper posting of smoke detector and carbon monoxide requirements, repair of fire-retardant plaster in public areas, and rust removal from fire escape balconies. The building's historical records show ongoing pest management challenges, with multiple rodent activity reports between 2024 and 2025, despite bait application efforts. Notably, there has been only one formal bedbug report filed for the 2019-2020 period, showing zero infestations, though there are open violations regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2023-2024.

The property has experienced several plumbing and maintenance issues requiring inspection access, including slow water leaks, electrical problems, and various general maintenance concerns. While some complaints resulted in violations and required corrections, others were closed without definitive resolutions due to access issues, with HPD advising residents to refile complaints if problems persisted. The building's recent inspection history reveals a pattern of maintenance issues, particularly in 2024, where multiple complaints showed either access difficulties or required further follow-up. The variety of complaints covers essential systems including plumbing, heating, electrical, and safety features, indicating ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems reliability.