1355 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story residential building at 1355 St. Marks Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Joseph Jacob, was constructed in 2004 and contains three units. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues over several years, with multiple complaints and sightings reported between 2019 and 2021, though inspections have shown some periods of compliance.

More concerning is a significant structural issue that emerged in 2021, with multiple complaints between August 10-15 reporting building shaking and concerns about structural stability. This culminated in four separate Environmental Control Board violations in October 2021 related to hazardous conditions on the exterior wall, including vertical cracks from roof to ground floor and bulging/inclined sections near the neighboring building, which resulted in penalties ranging from $1,250 to $3,125. The building's maintenance history shows regular bedbug reporting compliance with no infestations reported from 2020 through 2024, and while there was one unsanitary garbage/recycling storage complaint in 2020, no violations were found after inspection. The property's building condition has shown some variability over time, with inspections passing and failing for various reasons.

Notably, rat activity was confirmed in October 2021, though subsequent inspections in November 2021 showed compliance. The building's maintenance records indicate regular filing of bedbug reports with no infestations or eradications noted in recent years, suggesting this particular pest issue has been effectively managed. While the structural violations from 2021 appear to have been resolved given the "Resolved" status, they represent the most significant building concern on record. The building's age and history show periods of both compliance and violations, with the most recent records through 2024 indicating stable pest management practices but offering limited information on current structural conditions.