218 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
The three-story, 14-unit residential building at 218 New York Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by William Walace, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of water-related problems, with at least three documented leak incidents between February and April 2024, including one classified as a "Heavy Flow" emergency in April 2024 where inspectors were unable to gain access.
The building has also faced pest-related challenges, including an unsanitary condition complaint regarding mice infestation in apartment B2 in February 2024, and it was cited for an Annual Bedbug Report violation in April 2024. The property has a documented history of infrastructure and safety concerns requiring attention, including issues with the building's bell/buzzer/intercom system, wall conditions, and a sequence of heat and hot water emergencies during October 2022. Inspection records reveal various housing code violations between 2021 and 2024, including requirements for proper notice postings regarding gas leak procedures and building registration information.
While recent rodent inspections in 2025 and 2024 yielded passing results, previous inspections showed varying outcomes including reports of rat activity and other concerns. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with several complaints from 2023-2024 being marked as "In Progress" or having unresolved elements. The most recent inspection related to an illegal conversion complaint from October 2024 could not be completed due to access issues in June 2025, and there appears to be no recorded bedbug infestation in the past three reporting periods (2021-2024).
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 14 |
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Year built | 1906 |
Total area | 8840 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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