966 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

This four-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement building located at 966 St Marks Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Gershon Eichorn and constructed in 1911, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past 2.5 years. The most recent concerns, documented in March 2025, involve plumbing issues with basins/sinks that were not able to be inspected by HPD due to access issues, despite the complaints being categorized as both emergency and non-emergency. Earlier in 2024, there were ventilation system problems reported, though these inspections also faced access challenges.

The building has documented multiple infractions during 2023-2024, particularly affecting Apartment 13 on the fourth floor, including several Housing Maintenance Code violations related to paint requirements, a defective cabinet, and fire safety concerns that remain open as of the latest inspection data. Other significant issues have included instances of mold (both in July 2023 and November 2023), pests, and various building maintenance concerns such as flooring, doors, and walls. Notably, while the building has experienced multiple unsanitary conditions and maintenance issues, there have been no reported incidents of bedbug infestations in the past five years, with consistent reports showing zero infested or re-infested units from 2019 through 2025.

The property has a mixed record regarding responsiveness to complaints, with several HPD inspections unable to proceed due to access issues. While some complaints have been resolved without violations (such as the mold incident in late 2023 and various other issues), there are ongoing maintenance concerns that may affect resident comfort and safety. The most recent bedbug report from July 2025, covering the period from November 2023 to October 2024, indicates no infestations during that timeframe, maintaining the building's recent history of being free from bedbug issues.