762 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 35-unit, 6-story building at 762 St Marks Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Jerry Miller, has experienced persistent maintenance and habitability issues since 2020, with the most recent concerning incidents extending into 2025. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water service interruptions, with complaints registered in January 2022, October 2022, and as recently as January 2025, when HPD could not gain access for inspection.

The building has also faced significant pest control challenges, particularly regarding rodent infestations, with multiple complaints and inspections between 2020 and 2025 showing ongoing rat activity and repeated baiting efforts, including eight bait application instances between March and July 2025. In late 2023, the property received multiple violations for various maintenance issues in Apartment 1B, including problems with mold, ceramic tiles, kitchen cabinet repairs, and plumbing, though these were all certified as corrected by early 2024. Recent structural concerns emerged in mid-2024 with a complaint about building vibrations and spalling at the front entrance/second floor, leading to an ECB violation and a $625 penalty.

The building's elevator system has required attention, evidenced by Department of Buildings violations in 2019-2021, though these were resolved. The property has maintained a zero infestation record for bedbugs since 2019, with regular reporting showing no infested units from 2019 through 2024. Despite these ongoing challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and rodent control, the building has generally complied with regulatory requirements, with most violations being addressed through proper channels, though some maintenance issues have required multiple service requests before resolution.