2 Stoddard Place, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 6-story, 53-unit building at 2 Stoddard Place in Crown Heights, owned by Jacob Schwartz, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing concerns about the elevator service, with multiple complaints in 2025 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" still showing as active. A cluster of maintenance issues emerged in June 2025, including problems with cooking gas, plumbing (multiple water supply complaints), and various appliance and wall maintenance needs, some of which resulted in violations. The building has a documented history of water-related issues, with December 2024 violations in apartment 5A for water leaks affecting the bathroom ceiling, and similar problems reported in apartment 5H.

The property's maintenance history shows recurring patterns, including multiple elevator service complaints, safety violations, and plumbing issues. Between 2022 and 2025, there have been consistent reports of unsatisfactory electrical work, with specific violations noted in apartments 3H and 4D regarding exposed wiring and improper wiring connections. The building has also experienced sanitation challenges, with a recent 2025 HPD complaint about pests, though this was deemed not to violate housing laws after inspection. While the building has shown some improvement in pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past two years, rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with rat activity noted in 2019 and failed inspections in 2023.

Recent maintenance violations have primarily focused on issues requiring repairs or replacements of various systems, including plumbing, flooring, and electrical components. The property has a significant history of water-related issues, with multiple complaints about leaks and plumbing problems observed between 2024 and 2025. Building inspections and 311 service requests indicate ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure systems, including water supply, heating, and electrical components. The presence of multiple emergency violations in 2025 related to plumbing, gas, and flooring suggests continued upkeep challenges, though many of these have been marked as "Closed" following HPD inspections. While some specific maintenance issues have been addressed and closed, the pattern of recurring complaints across different systems indicates ongoing maintenance challenges.