227 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

227 Albany Avenue is a three-story, four-unit building located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, owned by Joel Landau and constructed in 1936. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, most recently documented in May 2025, though these complaints have generally been resolved promptly. A notable series of maintenance concerns emerged between 2021 and 2022, including plumbing problems (water supply), issues with paint/plaster, and electrical system concerns, many of which resulted in inspections being unable to access the affected areas.

In 2019, serious safety violations were recorded in Apartment 2A regarding heating, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detection systems, though these were eventually addressed. The building's history shows consistent attention to pest control, with recent bedbug reports from 2021 and 2025 showing zero infested or re-infested units. Earlier concerns about rodent activity were documented between 2017 and 2019, though these appear to have been managed through regular bait applications.

The property has maintained compliance with New York City's bedbug reporting requirements for the past two reporting periods (2019-2020 and 2023-2024). Multiple food establishment violations were recorded between 2021 and 2024, though these were primarily related to external businesses rather than the residential building itself. While many resolved complaints suggest ongoing maintenance efforts, the pattern of heating system problems and various infrastructure access issues during inspections raises some concerns about system reliability and maintenance access.