218 Rochester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 12-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 218 Rochester Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Kenneth Knox, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years, with a particular pattern of heating-related problems. Most recently, in January 2025, there was a heat/hot water complaint that was investigated but did not reveal any code violations.

Similar heating concerns were documented in January 2024, though inspectors were unable to access the apartments for evaluation. Other notable maintenance issues include a door-related complaint in July 2024 (emergency designation, resolved without violations) and a mailbox-related issue in the same month which resulted in violations. The building underwent a Local Law 188/17 compliance inspection in February 2025, which found no violations at the time of inspection.

The building's pest control record appears favorable, with no reported bedbug infestations during the most recent annual reporting period (November 2023 - October 2024), showing zero units affected, eliminated, or re-infested. While the property has had multiple HPD complaints over the years, it's worth noting that many of these were resolved without violations being issued. The building's age (constructed in 1917) and its designation as a New Law Tenement are typical for the Crown Heights neighborhood, and the recorded service requests generally reflect common maintenance issues such as heating systems and door functionality rather than any systemic problems.