971 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 8-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 971 St Marks Avenue in Crown Heights, built in 1905 and currently owned by Charlene McLean, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between May 2025 and October 2024, there have been multiple instances of water-related problems, including leaks and dampness affecting both Unit 2L and Unit 3L, along with mold concerns. The building has also faced emergency issues in May 2025 involving door and window problems, safety concerns with smoke detectors, and flooring issues.

Additional violations from 2024 inspections highlight various maintenance needs in Unit 2L, including repairs to flooring under the kitchen radiator, replacement of a missing escutcheon plate, and multiple repairs needed for water damage and plaster surfaces in both Unit 2L and Unit 3L. The property has a mixed history regarding pest control, with bedbug infestations reported in 2022 and 2025 but no recent incidents in the past three reporting periods. Rodent inspections have generally been passed since 2018, although there were failures noted in 2010 and 2011.

Two previous Department of Buildings violations from 2019 and 2023, related to failure to file annual boiler inspections, were dismissed in December 2024. Recent 311 service requests from May 2025 regarding building systems (bell/buzzer/intercom) were inspected but found not to violate housing laws. While many of the recent complaints have been resolved through inspections, several remain as violations requiring owner correction. The building's maintenance history also includes various permitted work and violations related to external inspections and maintenance requirements, suggesting ongoing attention to building systems and safety requirements.