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1292 Bergen Street

BROOKLYN, NY 11213 BBL 3012220035 3 units · 2 floors · 1898

This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.

HPD violations vs. neighborhood
Class B/C violations on record vs. a typical building in Crown Heights
At or below average
avg 36.1
24
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This building has 24 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Crown Heights average of 36.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1292 Bergen Street rent-stabilized?

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Built before 1974
Built 1898
6 or more units
3 units
Registered with RGB
Not found
421-A / J-51 abatement
None found
Likely not rent stabilized. This building doesn't show the typical signals — but confirm with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) if you suspect otherwise.

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Augrented Insights
AI summary · updated June 2026

1292 Bergen Street is a 2-story, 4-unit residential building constructed in 1898 located in Crown Heights, currently owned by Joseph Mtichell. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues, with a particularly notable sequence of events in late 2024 and early 2025. Between November 2024 and April 2025, the building received multiple HPD complaints regarding various maintenance issues, including problems with the roof, stairs, plumbing fixtures (including sinks and bathtubs), walls, and doors. During this period, HPD inspections were attempted but ultimately unable to access the premises for proper evaluation. The building underwent a significant HPD inspection on June 7, 2024, which documented multiple violations including roof leaks, defective plaster surfaces and paint, plumbing issues, and non-functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the third-floor apartment. Most of these violations were subsequently closed, though one Class C violation regarding roach infestation remained open.

The property has been subject to more serious concerns, including an active ECB violation from May 2024 related to an illegal cellar conversion with unauthorized living units and cooking facilities, carrying a penalty of $2,530. Recent environmental inspections show ongoing pest control challenges, with July 2025 rodent inspections indicating rat activity, following similar findings in 2023. While some earlier rodent inspections between 2016 and 2022 showed compliance, the recent pattern suggests persistent rodent issues. The building's maintenance history also includes various water-related problems, as evidenced by multiple complaints regarding dampness, including a November 2024 complaint about a water leak and associated damp spots.

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How 1292 Bergen Street's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Neighborhood percentile
39th percentile

Out of 3786 buildings in this neighborhood, 1477 have a higher predicted risk.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted violation outcome
24.9%
No serious
violations
44.1%
Some violations
(1–9)
31.1%
Many violations
(10+)
Risk factors

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Serious violations last 1–2 years

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Tenant HPD complaints (past 7 years)

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Hazardous violations (past 7 years)

HPD violations classified as hazardous — things like mold, peeling lead paint, or broken heat.

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Building characteristics
Total units3
Floors2
Year built1898
Gross area2,537 sq ft
Building class
Tax abatementNone
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1292 Bergen Street's landlord & ownership

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Individual Owner

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Name
Joseph Mtichell
Address
1292 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212
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1292 Bergen Street event timeline

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2026
HPD Violation May 01
Class A violation
(A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On Hpd…
ECB Violation Apr 29
ECB violation · $1,250

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