213 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

213 Schenectady Avenue is a 4-story, 7-unit residential building constructed in 1929 located in Crown Heights. The property has experienced recurring heat and water issues, with two heat complaints reported in January 2024 and December 2024, both affecting the entire building. In mid-2024, the building underwent multiple inspections within a short period (July-August), during which no violations were issued despite complaints about unsanitary conditions (including mold and pests), flooring issues, wall problems, plumbing concerns, and door/window problems.

The building's maintenance history shows notable concerns with fire escape accessibility, as evidenced by four violations identified in November 2023, related to obstructions including a padlock, stone and brick encumbrances, wire cables, and garbage bags blocking fire escape egress paths. The 2023 inspection period revealed several maintenance issues in Apartment 7, including water leaks, mold, and problems with bathroom ceiling and wall conditions, which were subsequently addressed. Earlier violations from July 2023 documented required repairs to the north wall at the public hall, including fire retardant material concerns.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no cases reported in the past five years (2020-2024), and passed rodent inspections in 2017 and 2018. A vacant building complaint from 2020 was investigated but resulted in insufficient information to confirm the address. While there have been multiple service requests and violations, most have been addressed and closed, with the exception of the most recent heat complaint from December 2024.