119 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The three-story, four-unit building at 119 Albany Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Zach Spira, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular concern surrounding water-related problems. In early 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints of heavy water leaks, with one incident in apartment 2B resulting in Housing Maintenance Code violations for repairs needed to address both the leak and associated plaster damage.

The building has faced several unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest problems, particularly affecting basement apartment 1A, which also had issues with inadequate hot water supply and multiple violations requiring door repairs. Recent Department of Buildings activity revealed concerns about unpermitted work related to tankless water heaters in the basement, with associated penalties still active as of July 2024. The property has maintained an up-to-date bedbug reporting history since 2019, consistently showing zero infestations or eradications, and underwent rodent inspections between 2009 and 2018 with mixed results, though all recent inspections have passed.

Earlier violations from 2021-2023 included problems with water supply, mold conditions, and various repairs needed throughout the building. Notably, there are two active ECB violations from 2024 regarding failure to comply with previous orders and unpermitted work, though most historical violations have been resolved through proper certification of corrections. The building's bedbug management record shows consistent compliance with reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in the most recent filing from April 2025.