175 Schenectady Avenue

The four-story, 8-unit tenement building at 175 Schenectady Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by John McIntosh and constructed in 1920, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with the most recent report filed in December 2024. These heat/hot water issues appear to be a persistent problem, with similar complaints documented throughout 2022 and 2023, though some were resolved relatively quickly according to tenant reports. In addition to the heating problems, there was a significant plumbing issue involving toilets in December 2023 and a heavy water leak reported in January 2022. The building's maintenance history also shows various other concerns, including a ceiling paint/plaster issue in January 2022, and notable violations in 2019 regarding pest infestations (roaches and mice) in the 4th-floor Apartment 8, which were subsequently resolved.

The property has been subject to several formal violations of the Housing Maintenance Code. In 2021, violations were recorded for failing to properly maintain building entrance security and for not filing annual bedbug reports. While the most recent bedbug reporting period (2022-2023) shows no affected units, an inspection in 2018 resulted in a violation for improper roof door hardware. Recent inspections have indicated that many violations have been resolved, including a 2022 door repair issue and other maintenance concerns. The building's management has generally responded to emergency complaints, though there have been instances where inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The pattern of heating and hot water complaints, in particular, stands out as the most consistent maintenance issue affecting resident comfort.