1134 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 4-story, 20-unit residential building at 1134 St. Johns Place in Crown Heights, owned by Raphael Caton, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a power outage in February 2025, and multiple self-closing door violations were documented in November 2024, affecting units 8, 15, 20, and common areas.

The building has faced persistent pest problems, with rat activity noted in multiple inspections between 2017 and 2022, and a mouse infestation in apartment 14 documented in December 2023. Water-related issues have also been a concern, with violations for leaks in apartment 14 in December 2023, and multiple emergency service requests related to water problems in October 2023. The property has a history of various maintenance and safety concerns, including multiple 311 complaints in late 2023 related to doors, plumbing, walls, and sanitation, though most of these inspections resulted in no violations being issued.

There are also several open violations related to door hardware from November 2024, and a DOB violation from June 2023 regarding unfiled low-pressure inspections. Historical records show previous issues with egress safety in 2019, though no violations were found at the time of inspection. The building, constructed in 1905 as a New Law tenement, has had its share of periodic maintenance challenges, with the most recent records indicating ongoing concerns with building systems, pest control, and door hardware compliance.