481 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

481 Crown Street, a 27-unit, four-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1921 and currently owned by Chaim Drizin, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in early 2024, the building faced multiple unresolved inspection requests regarding window frames, wall and ceiling conditions, despite HPD being unable to gain access for inspection. There were also plumbing concerns, with both slow and heavy water leaks reported and subsequently addressed between December 2023 and January 2024.

The building's heating system has shown recurring problems, with emergency complaints logged for both 2023-2024 and 2021 periods, though no violations were found in the recent inspection. The property has a history of various maintenance violations, particularly in 2021 when multiple issues were identified in Apartment A12, including defective plaster, paint issues, and safety concerns with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. A significant boiler-related violation in July 2021 resulted in penalties.

The Department of Buildings has recorded multiple instances of non-compliance with energy benchmarking reporting requirements, with active violations dating back to 2019. While the building has maintained a consistent record of compliance in recent bedbug inspections (2022-2024), rodent inspections have shown a mix of results, with documented rat activity in 2021 and 2020, though more recent inspections in 2022, 2023, 2024, and early 2025 have passed. The current and historical data suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with water-related issues and systems infrastructure, while indicating improvements in pest control management over recent years.