139 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The three-story, three-unit building at 139 Albany Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Prashanth Rayapudi, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since its construction in 2004. Most recently, in 2025, there were two heat/hot water complaints in January (one classified as an emergency) that resulted in HPD violations, indicating ongoing concerns with basic building systems. The building had multiple significant maintenance issues in 2022, including water leaks (both heavy flow and slow), pest infestations (rats and roaches), and safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide detectors.

Multiple violations were issued during 2022 inspections, particularly affecting Apartment 1, which suffered from pest infestations, plumbing problems, and needed repairs to plastered surfaces and paint. Historical records show various code violations and complaints over the years, including problems with self-closing doors (Apt 1 and 3), a leaking roof (Apt 3), and multiple instances of emergency water-related issues. Between 2016 and 2028, there were recurring rodent activity reports, with the most recent inspections in 2022 showing continued rat activity and the application of bait.

The building has also had violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, though recent filings from 2023-2024 indicate no current infestations. Three Emergency violations were issued in 2019-2022 regarding various conditions, including an illegal curb cut and work without permits. While some violations have been closed and permits issued for specific work, the frequency and nature of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.