224 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

224 Albany Avenue is a 6-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in Crown Heights, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Nosson Lang. The property has experienced recurring water leak issues, with two documented complaints in 2024 (March and May) specifically noting slow leaks, one of which resulted in violations. More recently, between March 2024 and August 2024, the building received several notable violations, including issues with fire safety systems and maintenance requirements in common areas.

These violations encompassed problems with fire retardant materials in public hall ceilings, which were classified as Class C violations, and various maintenance issues in apartment 3R including concerns about smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, water leaks, door repairs, and damaged plastered surfaces - all of which were subsequently certified as corrected. The building has several active Department of Buildings violations related to the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for multiple years (2018-2023), indicating potential concerns with building maintenance compliance. Historical data shows past maintenance issues, including a 2022 emergency complaint regarding the fire escape.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with zero reported infestations or eradications in the most recent four reporting periods (2021-2025). However, there were documented rodent activity issues in 2019, with three inspections showing rat activity. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with water-related issues and various safety systems, though many recent violations have been closed with certification of correction.