270 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 3-unit, 3-story building at 270 Albany Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by John Leid and constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent heating system issues in recent years, with multiple tenants reporting lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building between December 2024 and January 2025. During this period alone, there were six emergency housing maintenance code complaints related to heat and hot water problems, three of which were unable to be verified due to lack of access during inspections.

The building currently has several open violations requiring attention, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021-2024 regarding failure to file annual bedbug reports, and serious environmental control board violations from 2020-2023 with substantial penalties totaling over $35,000 related to failure to maintain proper exit pathways, building maintenance issues, and failure to comply with commissioners' orders. The Department of Buildings records indicate ongoing concerns with the building's infrastructure and compliance, including a September 2023 violation regarding defective boiler system and display information, and multiple active ECB violations with various penalties. Historical data shows a pattern of maintenance issues, including a 2019 complaint about an illegal commercial use in a residential zone, and three food-related complaints in 2019, including one regarding multiple cases of food poisoning.

Previous inspections in 2018 documented rodent control measures being implemented through bait applications. The building's history reveals persistent challenges with both mechanical systems and building maintenance compliance, with many violations remaining unresolved for extended periods. While most recent complaints focus on heating issues, the property has a documented history of various maintenance and compliance challenges that suggest ongoing management and infrastructure concerns.