802 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 8-unit, 4-story tenement building at 802 St. Johns Place in Crown Heights, owned by Chaim Perlstein, has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant problems occurring in 2024. Between June and July 2024, the building faced multiple complaints involving water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks), unsanitary conditions (including mold), and electrical issues, though not all inspections resulted in violations.

A particular focus of these issues has been Apartment 1R, where multiple violations were documented in mid-2024 related to water leaks, mold, and door hardware problems. The Department of Buildings records show ongoing concerns about external low-pressure inspection compliance, with violations issued for failure to file required reports from 2018 through 2023, including a recent violation in September 2024 that remains active. Recent rodent inspection results show mixed outcomes, with rat activity recorded in May 2025 following a passing inspection in May 2024, while previous years have generally shown compliance.

The building has maintained a clear record of bedbug infestations, with all recent annual reports (2021-2025) showing zero infested units. In 2024, multiple violations were issued that have since been closed, including those related to water damage and mold in Apartment 1R, though the building's overall condition appears to have stabilized somewhat in recent months, with no new violations reported as of October 2023. The property was built in 1910 and has undergone various maintenance inspections and compliance requirements typical for buildings of its age and class, including recent attention to safety requirements such as door hardware and inspection certification display requirements.