127 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

This 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building located at 127 Rogers Avenue in Crown Heights was built in 1931 and is currently owned by Abraham Karpen. The property has experienced recurring issues with water-related problems, including multiple reports of leaks, mold, and sewage issues throughout 2023. Notable incidents include a July 2023 emergency involving sewage and mold violations, and a December 2023 plumbing complaint regarding water supply issues.

The building has also faced persistent pest problems, with multiple violations for unsanitary conditions involving pests reported between July 2023 and November 2023. Safety concerns have emerged, including a C-class violation in April 2024 for an uncapped gas line in the cellar and various maintenance issues in August 2023 such as exposed wiring at the electric panel and multiple repairs needed in Apartment 1R. The property has undergone several inspections and received multiple violations for non-compliance with the Department of Buildings' external low-pressure inspection requirements between 2018 and 2023, though these violations were ultimately dismissed in March 2025.

There have been concerns regarding possible unauthorized modifications to the building, with illegal conversion complaints filed in 2019 and 2021, though access was denied during inspections. The building's maintenance history shows a significant focus on addressing rodent activity, with multiple inspections and baiting operations conducted between 2023 and 2025, though recent inspections have shown some improvement with passed results. Bedbug records from 2022 to 2025 indicate no infestations during the current and previous two reporting periods. Recent inspections as of June 2025 continue to show ongoing challenges with rodent activity, though there have been passed compliance inspections indicating some improvements in building maintenance and pest control efforts.