424 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

**Building Report for 424 Albany Avenue, Crown Heights, NYC (2023-2025)** The 48-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 424 Albany Avenue, constructed in 1923, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over the past two years, particularly regarding heat, water, and electrical systems. Between late 2024 and 2025, the building faced multiple issues with heat and hot water, including four documented complaints about lack of heat/hot water affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with most being resolved after HPD inspections confirmed restoration of services. Water-related problems have been significant, with several complaints about heavy flow issues resulting in violations being issued. While some complaints were promptly addressed, including a January 2025 heat/hot water issue that was reportedly corrected within one day, others indicate ongoing infrastructure concerns.

More recent incidents include a power outage in May 2025 that was investigated but found not to violate HPD housing laws, and an unsanitary animal complaint in May 2025 that could not be inspected. The building is currently under scrutiny for plumbing issues, as indicated by an open emergency complaint from June 2025. In addition to these maintenance issues, there are multiple open violations related to Apartment 1B, identified in December 2024, concerning repairs needed for floors, walls, water leaks, and various surfaces throughout the apartment. The property has faced recurring pest control challenges, with the most recent bedbug reports (2025-2020) showing occasional infestation cases, though none in the past two years.

Rat activity has been documented in multiple inspections throughout 2024-2025, with bait applications occurring in July 2025, suggesting ongoing rodent management efforts are necessary despite earlier passing inspections from 2018-2019. A boiler inspection in July 2025 resulted in no violations being noted at the time of inspection, though a previous boiler complaint was recorded in May 2025. The building's management, under owner Leroy Nash, has shown a pattern of addressing many complaints through inspections and repairs, though some violations remain open as of the latest available data. The property's history suggests a need for continued monitoring of basic utilities and pest control, while recent maintenance requests indicate ongoing infrastructure challenges that impact resident comfort and safety.