287 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 3-family house at 287 New York Avenue in Crown Heights, built in 1909 and owned by Michael James, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past three years, with particular concentration of problems in 2022. The building, which has 3 stories, has multiple open housing maintenance code violations as of October 2023, including conditions requiring attention to mold in bathroom tiles, mouse infestation in apartment 2, and various safety equipment deficiencies.

Specifically, violations have been documented for the need to provide and maintain operational carbon monoxide detecting devices, repair leaking roofs in public areas, and address deficiencies in the third-story hallway ceiling. The property has a concerning history of safety-related complaints and violations, particularly regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. In April 2022, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding both types of detectors, with subsequent inspections confirming some corrections were made, though other complaints in May 2022 could not be verified due to lack of access.

Multiple water-related issues were also reported in April 2022, including damp spots and mold, which received inspection and resulted in violations. The building's rodent control history shows persistent challenges, with rat activity confirmed during inspections in 2023 and 2025, though a June 2024 inspection passed without issues. The property's current status as of July 2025 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple open violations requiring attention to safety equipment, mold remediation, and other general maintenance issues.