336 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

This three-story, five-unit building at 336 Albany Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Jonathan Raskin, has experienced several significant events in recent years. Most notably, there was a fire incident in May 2023 that affected apartments on the second and third stories (Units 2, 3, and 5), resulting in multiple Class C violations for fire damage that remain open as of October 2023.

The building has also faced ongoing concerns about unauthorized work, with multiple complaints about work without permits in late 2024, though inspectors frequently encountered access issues during their attempts to investigate. In autumn 2024, three specific issues were reported and inspected: missing signage, unsanitary garbage storage, and a broken window guard; while these conditions didn't violate housing laws, they temper the building's maintenance profile. The building has a history of heating system challenges, with multiple heat/hot water complaints recorded in early 2022, though these were eventually resolved or closed.

Three active violations as of 2023 relate to unfiled low-pressure inspection reports for the years 2017-2021, while an environmental violation issued in October 2024 regarding illegal construction work with a $1,250 penalty is currently active. The building's bedbug infestation reports from 2019-2023 show no documented cases, and regular rodent inspections have consistently passed since 2013, indicating effective pest management efforts. Recent Department of Buildings complaints from 2024-2025 suggest ongoing issues with building access during inspections, particularly regarding safety and plumbing work investigations.