684 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, six-unit building at 684 St Marks Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Carrie Gadsden, has experienced persistent infrastructure and pest management challenges since 2022. Most recently, there was a documented water leak in early 2025, and the property has been under continuous rodent management efforts throughout 2025, with multiple inspections showing rat activity and the application of bait.

The building has faced recurring heating and hot water issues, with emergency complaints registered in 2022 and 2021 indicating problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Water supply and plumbing complaints were notably problematic in late 2024, with multiple reports suggesting systemic issues. The property is currently facing several open violations related to required annual bedbug reporting, with inspections dating back to 2021 through 2024 showing non-compliance with this requirement.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has encountered access issues during inspections for various complaints, including water supply and heating problems, indicating potential challenges with building access protocols. While some issues have been addressed through HPD interventions, including building-wide inspections and bait application for rodent control, the persistence of these problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent inspections and service requests indicate continued attention to both pest management and plumbing concerns, with open violations remaining on record as of July 2025.