272 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225
272 Crown Street is a 6-story, 70-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927 and currently owned by Naftali Hager. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, particularly during 2024, with multiple complaints from April to November stating problems throughout the entire building. In March-April 2024, violations were issued regarding fire escape obstruction, various building maintenance issues including cracked plaster and brickwork, and defective door hardware.
Safety concerns were noted in Apartment E7, including issues with water damage, defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and problems with plastered surfaces. The elevator system has faced multiple complaints between 2019-2020 regarding being the only device on property with no alternate service, though some inspections found no violations warranted. More recently, in 2025, there have been food establishment complaints and electrical wiring issues, with a current active violation related to failure to file for 2022 external low pressure inspection.
The building has a documented history of pest control challenges, with bedbug infestations reported in 2021, 2022, and 2024 affecting multiple units, though all cases were reported as eradicated. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 have shown active rat presence, with multiple bait applications required between March and July 2025, though there were also periods of compliance inspections showing no activity. The property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including plumbing problems (April 2024), and environmental violations concerning elevator safety equipment (2019-2020). Several recent inspections have required follow-up actions or resulted in violations being issued, though many complaints have been closed after inspections found no violations or confirmed that issues were resolved.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 70 |
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Year built | 1927 |
Total area | 52236 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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