422 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The three-unit, three-story building at 422 Crown Street in Crown Heights, owned by Efraim Schmukler and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, the property has ongoing violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports in accordance with HPD rules, with open violations recorded in 2022, 2023, and 2024. A concerning recent development occurred in July 2023, when a complaint about unauthorized work led to a partial vacate order and a violation regarding the building's maintenance, noting disrepair of roof eaves with damaged and loose pieces posing potential safety risks.

While the building did receive an environmental control board violation in July 2023 related to maintenance issues, this was subsequently resolved with a $1,250 penalty that appears to have been settled quickly. On a more positive note, the property has consistently passed rodent inspections in recent years, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passing without issues. There was one failure noted in June 2022, but subsequent inspections have demonstrated compliance.

A reported rat sighting in May 2022 led to health department involvement and investigations revealing violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building's history shows recurring bedbug reporting compliance issues, with violations present on record for multiple consecutive years. While the property appears to have resolved some issues and maintains relatively good rodent management, the persistent bedbug report violation pattern and recent maintenance concerns suggest ongoing oversight challenges.