1325 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 10-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement at 1325 St Johns Place in Crown Heights, owned by Lev Misk and constructed in 1906, has experienced a series of maintenance issues and compliance concerns over recent years. Most notably, in July 2024, the Department of Buildings issued Class B violations for six apartments (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 12) regarding unlawful Single Room Occupancy (SRO) use, though these were certified as closed on July 23, 2024.

During 2023, the building faced multiple water-related issues, including complaints of heavy flow and damp spots, along with mold, pest infestations, and wall conditions, many of which required inspections that were not granted access, leading to potentially unresolved concerns. A power outage was reported in October 2023, and previously, in September 2022, there were complaints about heat/hot water, though again, access for inspection was not granted. Recent filings indicate that from November 2024 to October 2025, there have been no reported bedbug infestations, and previous years also showed zero incidents.

The building has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing all inspections since 2018, with the exception of one failed inspection in 2013. Complaints regarding illegal conversion and boiler issues have been filed recently, with access denied during inspection attempts, suggesting ongoing challenges with building access for inspection purposes. The consistent pattern of access denial for inspections, particularly regarding mold, water issues, and heating problems, raises concerns about the building's maintenance response protocols.