348 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Situated in Crown Heights, 348 Eastern Parkway is a 32-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Leroy Forde. The property has experienced recurring pest issues, with multiple unsanitary conditions related to pests documented between January and May 2025, including two complaints in May 2025 alone. The building has also faced several heat and hot water challenges during the same period, with complaints in January and February 2025, though in most cases, heat and hot water were reportedly restored by the time of inspection.

The building's maintenance history shows significant concerns, with 2023 violations indicating defective carbon monoxide detectors in apartments 2E and 2H, and 2024 violations documenting problematic hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees in apartments 3J and 4P. Fire safety concerns were noted in April 2024, including obstructed fire escapes and defective fire retardant plaster in the 4th-story public hall. Recent inspections have revealed ongoing rodent activity, with multiple inspections between February and April 2025 showing rat activity and the application of bait.

The Department of Buildings issued permits in 2018 for work at the property, and there have been two complaints regarding unauthorized conversions - one in July 2024 and another in March 2024, though both were marked as "Access Denied" upon inspection. The building has maintained a bedbug-free record according to official filings from 2021 to 2024, with no reported infestations or eradication efforts during these periods. While some violations have been promptly addressed and closed, the recurring nature of pest issues, heating problems, and rodent activity suggests ongoing maintenance challenges at the property. The most recent available data shows that multiple health and safety concerns have persisted through 2025, with some complaints only partially resolved upon inspection.