355 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 25-unit, 4-story building at 355 Rogers Avenue in Crown Heights, built in 1931 and currently owned by Eleanor Gayle, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of electrical problems, with multiple power outages and lighting failures reported in March 2025, resulting in HPD violations. Earlier issues included water leaks documented in February 2025, and heat/hot water outages affecting the entire building in January 2025.

The building currently has open violations from a September 2024 inspection, including problems with the fire escape drop ladder, bathroom floor tiles in apartment 4B, various doors throughout the building, and the presence of plexiglass at windows and doors in public areas. There are also six active violations related to the failure to file annual boiler inspections between 2018-2023, as well as two problematic Environmental Control Board violations from 2018 concerning boiler installation and equipment issues, with significant penalties associated. The building's maintenance history shows a concerning pattern of recurring issues, with multiple violations related to heat and hot water systems, electrical infrastructure, and building safety features.

While recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed, earlier inspections had some failures. The property has a history of inspection access issues, as seen in multiple complaints. Notably, there were several complaints about construction activities during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, resulting in a $5,000 violation. The building's overall record suggests ongoing challenges with maintenance and compliance, particularly regarding timely responses to violations and proper filing of required inspections.