982 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 4-unit, 3-story building at 982 St. Marks Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by George Forde and dating from 1890, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in December 2024, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspected the property and documented rodent violations, with follow-up inspections planned.

The building has a history of water-related problems, with multiple complaints in August 2018 regarding water supply issues, heat/hot water problems, and unsanitary conditions including mold and pest infestations - though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these complaints at that time. The property has consistently maintained records of annual bedbug reporting compliance from 2021 through 2024, showing no infested or re-infested units during the most recent reporting period (2022-2023). Noteworthy during 2018 was the identification of several open violations regarding safety signage, including requirements for carbon monoxide detector notices, gas leak procedures, and building registration information.

Recent rodent inspection activity shows mixed results, with initial inspections in early 2025 indicating rat activity, though subsequent inspections passed. The building has an extensive history of rodent-related compliance checks between 2010-2011, with multiple failures for various reasons during that period. While many historical violations have been resolved, as of March 2023, there were still existing open violations from 2018 related to building safety requirements and signage.