196 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 6-unit, 4-story tenement building at 196 Rogers Avenue in Crown Heights, built in 1930 and owned by Rob Loheit, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past year, with three emergency heat/hot water complaints filed in 2025, 2024, and 2023, all of which resulted in HPD being unable to gain access to inspect the reported problems. The building has also faced rodent control challenges, with inspections in 2025 and early 2024 showing rat activity, and several other recent inspections indicating either failed compliance or the need for further action in terms of sanitation and pest management.

Historically, the building has undergone various safety inspections and maintenance requirements, particularly in 2022, when multiple fire escape safety complaints were addressed, including one that resulted in violations being issued. Significant violations identified in 2022 included the need to abate a rodent infestation in the west section yard and various safety notices that needed to be posted regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent bedbug monitoring between 2019 and 2024, with all reports indicating no infestation or eradication required. While some violations from 2022 were marked as closed, including those related to fire escape upkeep, others remain as part of the building's ongoing maintenance requirements, including various safety notice postings and structural maintenance tasks. The building has generally passed most routine inspections for both rodent control and safety requirements, though recent heating system access issues and ongoing rodent inspections suggest persistent maintenance challenges.