974 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
The 22-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building at 974 St. Marks Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Shmiel Berkowitz, has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concerns related to water supply and flooring conditions. Most notably, between May and June 2025, there were three open complaints regarding water supply issues and multiple flooring problems, suggesting persistent building maintenance challenges.
The building has also shown a pattern of plumbing and flooring issues, with several violations issued by HPD throughout 2024-2025, particularly affecting apartment 2C, which has documented problems with water supply, floor conditions, and various structural elements. A concerning recent issue was reported in June 2025 regarding dust from construction affecting indoor air quality. The property has a history of rodent activity, with multiple rat activity inspections recorded between 2021 and 2023, though the most recent compliance inspection in May 2023 passed, indicating potential improvement in pest control efforts.
The building's maintenance history also includes various violations related to hot water temperature control, ceiling and floor repairs, and a broken mailbox reported in July 2024. Despite these issues, the building has maintained an active record of bedbug inspections over the past five years, consistently showing no reported infestations. Of note, there have been two complaints regarding possible illegal conversions of the property, with inspection access denied in both instances (2023 and 2025), suggesting ongoing concerns about unauthorized modifications.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 22 |
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Year built | 1903 |
Total area | 13148 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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