1115 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

At 1115 Union Street in Crown Heights, a 1925 New Law Tenement building owned by Peter Hungerford, the past several years have shown recurring maintenance and safety concerns, particularly regarding heating systems and rodent control. Most notably, there was a pattern of heat and hot water complaints during 2022-2023, with multiple reports involving both the entire building and individual apartments, though in many cases, inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. A water leak complaint was filed in December 2023 that remained unresolved as of July 2024.

The building has faced persistent rodent issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity in 2024 and bait application in 2022, though the most recent March 2025 inspection resulted in a passing grade. The property has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from a January 2021 inspection of Apartment 3A, including issues with window counter balances, plastered surfaces, and cabinet repair needs. There was also an environmental control board violation issued in May 2022 regarding the boiler room conditions, which remains active with a penalty of $625.

Most recently, in December 2024, the building completed its annual bedbug report showing no infestations for the third consecutive year. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and pest control, though recent inspections show some improvement in rodent management. The property has maintained an overall zero incidence of bedbugs since 2018, and the most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 passed, indicating potential progress in addressing these persistent issues.