1197 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The two-family house at 1197 St Marks Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Ami Tauber, has experienced several significant events, particularly during 2019. The building, constructed in 1899, underwent multiple inspection-related events that summer, including three failed inspections for unauthorized work, enforcement of a Full Stop Work Order, and four complaints about illegal after-hours work between July 15 and July 31, 2019.

These construction-related issues led to two Environmental Control Board violations on July 16, 2019, one for unsafe conditions with nails-sticking wood stored in the front courtyard ($2,500 penalty), and another for unpermitted work being conducted. A notable safety concern was documented in September 2019 regarding a broken step at the front porch presenting a trip hazard, for which a $1,250 penalty was imposed. The building's recent history has been relatively stable, with no significant complaints or violations recorded between the end of 2019 and October 2023, aside from a rodent-related complaint in November 2019 (which was resolved) and subsequent rodent inspections that passed.

Most recently, the bedbug report for the 2023-2024 filing period shows no infestation, eradication, or re-infestation in any dwelling units. This suggests effective pest management practices in recent years. While the 2019 construction-related issues were substantial, there have been no recorded violations or complaints regarding unauthorized work, safety concerns, or pest problems in the past four years, indicating improved compliance with housing regulations.