1630 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 13-unit, 4-story tenement building at 1630 Park Place in Crown Heights, owned by Kerry Kramer, has experienced persistent heating and water issues throughout 2025, with particular emphasis on problems between January and May 2025. The most notable recurring issue has been inadequate heat and hot water, with multiple complaints filed through 311 and the Housing Maintenance Code system, including both building-wide and apartment-specific reports.

While some complaints were resolved through inspections showing restoration of services or issuance of violations, many inspections were hampered by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development's inability to gain access to units. In April 2025, there was also a significant water leak complaint that appears to have been inadequately addressed due to similar access issues. The building's historical records show no bedbug infestations for the reporting period ending October 2024, and a Local Law 188 compliance inspection in February 2025 found no violations.

The frequent nature of complaints, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, though the building's age (constructed in 1915) is acknowledged in these records. Most complaints have been categorized as emergencies, indicating their potential impact on resident comfort and safety, though many were closed with the note that residents should file new complaints if issues persisted. As of the latest data, the building's utility systems appear to be a significant concern, with particular attention needed to improve access for inspection purposes when complaints are filed.