1292 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

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.