286 Sullivan Place, Brooklyn, NY 11225
The six-story, 68-unit New Law Tenement building at 286 Sullivan Place in Crown Heights, owned by Boris Evelkin and constructed in 1927, has experienced significant plumbing and heating system issues in recent months. Between March and May 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat/hot water problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with several instances where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for proper inspections. There were also multiple toilet-related plumbing complaints during this period, with similar access issues preventing thorough inspections. The building has an open Class B violation from October 2024 concerning mold remediation in Apt E3, and several closed violations related to various maintenance issues in the same apartment including problems with kitchen cabinets, tiles, door frames, and plastered surfaces.
The property has a pattern of heating and plumbing system challenges, with multiple emergency complaints filed throughout 2025. Recent inspections in 2025 noted rat activity, though the most recent rodent inspection in February 2025 resulted in a "Passed" result. The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with three separate complaints about single device service and no alternate options between 2023-2024, though inspections found no violations. The Department of Buildings has recorded several complaints and violations regarding unauthorized alterations, including two open ventilation/exhaust complaints from late 2024 and early 2025.
The building's bedbug history shows intermittent infestations between 2017 and 2021, though recent filings from 2021-2024 indicate no recent infestations. Both the Environmental Control Board and Department of Buildings records mention unauthorized plumbing work, with penalties imposed in 2023 for PVC piping installation in Apt C1. The building's maintenance record reveals ongoing challenges with basic services, particularly in the first half of 2025, though many recent complaints have been closed following investigations. Regular inspections have shown varying results for rodent activity, though most recent inspections suggest improved conditions. The property underwent some renovations or alterations that required permits, as indicated by a 2023 violation notice regarding unpermitted work, though the specifics of these changes are not detailed in the available records.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 68 |
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Year built | 1927 |
Total area | 63150 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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