1333 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The three-story, six-unit building at 1333 St Johns Place in Crown Heights, built in 1906 and owned by Harrison O'marde, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water service over the past several years, with at least eight documented complaints between 2019 and 2025. Most recently, in January 2025, complaints about heat and hot water problems throughout the building and multiple pest-related issues were reported but could not be adequately inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024 when violations were issued for various conditions in Apartment 2L, including mold on the bathroom ceiling, water leaks affecting multiple rooms, and multiple requirements for repairs and painting of walls and ceilings. An open violation from 2024 requires the filing of an annual bedbug report, while the building's rodent inspection record shows one passed inspection in 2018. The building's documented history shows a pattern of heating system issues, with complaints typically arising during colder months.

Inspection records from 2024 indicate multiple maintenance problems in Apartment 2L, including defective plaster surfaces, mold issues, and water leaks. While some past heat and hot water complaints have been resolved quickly, such as in April 2023 when tenants reported restoration of service, the inability of inspectors to gain access during multiple recent complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building access for maintenance inspections. The combination of utility service complaints and the recent cluster of pest-related issues in early 2025 indicates potential ongoing maintenance and habitability concerns in the building.