1239 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

1239 St Johns Place is a 4-story, 16-unit converted New Law tenement building constructed in 1913, currently owned by James Adonis. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent inspections in 2025 revealing concerns about pests, floor conditions, safety systems (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), and door issues.

Specifically, between January 2025 and April 2025, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests and flooring issues, with inspectors repeatedly unable to gain access for proper evaluation. The building has also faced significant heating and hot water system challenges, with multiple complaints documented in 2023 and 2024, though some were resolved with tenant confirmations of restoration. The property has documented violations indicating various deficiencies, particularly in Apartment 16, where issues included pest infestations (roaches and mice), broken intercom systems, and multiple repairs needed for doors, windows, and electrical systems - all of which were officially closed after inspection.

An Environmental Control Board violation from 2021 described several maintenance issues including inoperable windows and water problems in Apartment 15, along with concerns about main entry doors and interior doors. The building has maintained generally compliant rodent inspection results in 2021 and 2023, though an initial inspection in 2021 resulted in failure for "Other Reasons." Notably, no bedbug infestations have been reported in the past three reporting periods from 2022 through 2024. While some violations and complaints have been addressed and closed, the pattern of repeat issues and inspection access difficulties suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.