1612 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 8-unit, 5-story residential building at 1612 Bergen Street in Crown Heights, owned by Yoel Shafer and constructed in 2016, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over its operating history. Most recently, in October 2024, the building faced serious water supply problems affecting Unit 4B, with violations issued for inadequate cold and hot water supply throughout the entire apartment.

This followed a pattern of water-related issues, including a heavy water leak incident in May 2022 that resulted in multiple violations, though some of these were subsequently repaired. The building has also experienced electrical and structural concerns, with a 2022 violation related to exposed electrical wires and lighting fixtures in Unit 4F, along with ceiling damage requiring repairs. A more concerning incident occurred in June 2023 when a complaint regarding building shaking and structural stability was filed, though no violations were found upon inspection.

The property has shown some improvement in pest control matters, as evidenced by the bedbug reports - no infestations have been reported in any unit since 2020, with all recent filings (2021-2025) showing zero infested dwelling units. Earlier maintenance issues included mold problems in 2020 and 2022, and a garbage storage complaint in 2019, though these were either resolved or closed with no violations. The building's overall maintenance history suggests periodic infrastructure challenges, particularly related to water supply and electrical systems, while more recent complaints have focused primarily on these specific systems rather than general building conditions.