897 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, six-unit tenement at 897 St. Johns Place in Crown Heights, built in 1904, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years. Most recently, in March 2024, the building had complaints about ventilation systems, walls needing paint/plaster work, and pest-related unsanitary conditions, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these issues.

Earlier in 2024, there were also reports of pest problems (January) and wall maintenance needs (March). A series of violations were documented in 2023-2024, particularly affecting unit 2L, including problems with plastered surfaces, mold, and various maintenance needs. Multiple water leak complaints were recorded in mid-2023, one being classified as heavy flow.

The building has several active violations with the Department of Buildings as of 2023, specifically regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2020, 2021, and 2022. Historical records show the property generally passed rodent inspections (2020, 2023, 2024) and had no documented bedbug infestations or eradications in the past five years (2020-2025). The building's systems have shown some problematic patterns, including heat/hot water issues (December 2023) and recurring problems with paint/plaster surfaces. While most recent complaints have been resolved or closed, they often note inability to access the property for inspection or the absence of violations upon inspection, which could suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.