996 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The two-story, 10-unit building at 996 Carroll Street in Crown Heights, owned by Yossel Lichtman and dating back to 1924, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, including an unresolved complaint from November 2023 where HPD was unable to access the apartment for inspection.

Other recent issues include multiple complaints in August 2023 regarding water leaks with heavy flow, mold, and flooring problems, though no violations were issued for these. The building has also faced safety concerns, with a 2022 lead dust complaint still marked as in progress, and the most recent bedbug reports (up to December 2024) indicating zero infestations in the past five years. The property has undergone various construction activities since 2021-2022, which generated multiple complaints including construction dust, safety issues, and problems with debris management.

While most of these complaints were ultimately dismissed upon inspection, the building faced several Environmental Control Board violations related to construction practices in 2022, including failure to provide approved construction documents and inadequate public safety measures during active work. The building's maintenance record shows regular rodent inspections dating back to 2011, all passing, and the most recent inspection occurred in February 2025. There are also several housing maintenance code violations from 2023, including issues with self-closing doors and plastered surfaces in Apartment 1R, though these violations were eventually closed.