985 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

At 985 Park Place, an active 6-story, 26-unit New Law Tenement built in 1927 and currently owned by David Kramer, several concerning issues have emerged recently. Most notably, there are persistent problems with the building's elevator service, with multiple active complaints in 2025 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" conditions. The building has experienced recurring heating issues, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water outages in late 2024 through early 2025, some of which were classified as emergencies.

In late 2024, significant health and safety concerns were documented in Apartment 4B, including violations for mice infestation, mold presence, water leakage, and damaged plaster/paint surfaces. The building is also currently facing two active Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 regarding facade maintenance and refusal to file acceptable facade reports, with penalties totaling $1,870. The property has a history of various maintenance and safety issues, including multiple violations for sanitation problems (pests), structural concerns (walls, flooring), and building systems (doors, windows).

There is also an active defect with roof shingles and spalling/cracked masonry according to a December 2024 ECB violation. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections and maintained an active bedbug-free record in the past three years, the persistent nature of various code violations and the recent elevator service complaints suggest ongoing challenges with maintenance and systems reliability. The permanent records from the Department of Building inspections show numerous cycles of maintenance requirements and violation notices, though many historical violations have been resolved through subsequent repairs and compliance efforts.