420 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11225
The five-story, 15-unit tenement building at 420 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, owned by Sylvester Drew, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with the most recent complaints occurring in May 2025 and December 2024. These complaints, classified as emergencies by HPD, often resulted in inspection access issues, though some were eventually resolved.
The building is currently facing several notable violations as of December 2024, including an open Class B violation regarding a defective locking device at the first-story vestibule door and an open Class A violation related to bedbug reporting requirements. Previous violations from 2023-2024 indicate administrative issues, including failures to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2019, though similar violations from 2020-2021 were dismissed. The building underwent significant safety improvements in late 2023 to early 2024, including the proper posting of notices regarding carbon monoxide detector requirements, smoke detector requirements, and gas leak procedures.
Recent inspections in 2025 have revealed ongoing rodent activity, with bait applications occurring in March, April, and May 2025, though earlier rodent inspections from 2022 and 2024 passed. The building's history includes a documented pest issue in August 2021, which was subsequently addressed, and no bedbug infestations have been reported in the two most recent annual filings (2022-2023 and 2021-2022). While the building has maintained compliance in various areas, the recurring heat/hot water issues and recent safety violations highlight ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and administrative requirements.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 15 |
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Year built | 1926 |
Total area | 16300 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 420 Eastern Pkwy, New York, NY 11225
- 1151 Union St, New York, NY 11225
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