1168 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 1168 St Marks Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Russell Williams, is a New Law Tenement constructed in 1910. The property has experienced several concerning incidents in recent years, particularly related to basic utilities and regulatory compliance.

Most notably, there have been two significant complaints about heat and hot water issues in late 2023, including a December complaint involving the entire building that was categorized as emergency but ultimately closed without access being gained for inspection. There was also a September 2023 complaint regarding standing water that could not be inspected due to access issues. The building's violation history reveals a pattern of bedbug reporting non-compliance between 2021 and 2024, with four separate violations issued for failure to file the required annual bedbug report, though most recent filings for 2023-2024 indicate no current infestations.

While rodent inspections conducted in 2016 show mixed results, with an initial failed inspection followed by a compliance pass, these incidents are relatively dated compared to more recent utility issues. The property's most concerning pattern appears to be the recurrent issues with access for inspections and basic heating systems, as evidenced by multiple agencies (HPD and DOHMH) being unable to gain access to properly investigate complaints. While some violations have been marked as closed, the lack of access during inspections raises questions about the current state of these conditions.