1358 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 1358 Bergen Street, Crown Heights, owned by Krista Haynes and constructed in 1875, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in December 2023, the building faced multiple violations related to window frames and ceiling conditions, requiring intervention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The property has a documented history of rodent issues, with a rat sighting reported in March 2023, though subsequent inspections in May 2023 showed compliance.

Earlier, in 2019, the building experienced garbage/recycling storage concerns that prompted HPD inspections. Recent inspections in December 2023 revealed multiple violations in Apartment 2, including issues with lead-based paint hazards, radiator conditions, and various problems with plastered surfaces requiring repairs and repainting. These violations were classified with various severity levels, including Class A, B, and C.

The building also encountered heat and hot water issues in October 2023 affecting the entire building. A complaint regarding work without a permit was filed in December 2023, though access was denied during inspection attempts in January 2024. On a positive note, the building's bedbug report for the 2023-2024 period indicates no infestation or eradication cases, and a rodent inspection in May 2023 resulted in a passing grade, suggesting some improvements in pest management, though this follows a history of rat activity documented between 2016 and 2018. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of moisture-sensitive issues, including paint and plaster problems, particularly evident in the most recent violations.