817 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

817 Park Place is a 4-story, 18-unit "New Law Tenement" building constructed in 1905, currently owned by Charles Perez. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular concerns around heat and water services. In 2024 alone, there were multiple complaints and violations related to heat and hot water, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with the most recent heat-related complaint recorded in January 2024.

Water-related issues have also been problematic, with slow leaks and damp spots reported in early 2024, though inspections reportedly could not be completed due to access issues. The building has experienced periodic rat activity, with the most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 showing continued concerns, following previous passes in 2024 and 2023. Several housing code violations are currently open, including light fixture issues in Apartment 5 and various maintenance concerns in Apartment 12, which includes problems with self-closing doors. The property has generally shown good pest control results, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past seven years, and has maintained compliance with most building safety requirements, though issues with various building systems continue to be reported, including plumbing problems and concerns around flooring and stair conditions.

The building's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems, particularly heating and water supply, which have required multiple emergency service interventions by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). While some individual complaints have been resolved, there appears to be a pattern of access issues preventing full resolution of certain maintenance concerns. The property has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently showing zero infestations in official records. The most recent inspections and service requests indicate that while immediate concerns may be addressed, some systematic issues with building maintenance and resident access to services continue to persist.