1399 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 21-unit, 4-story tenement building at 1399 St. John's Place in Crown Heights, owned by Shmaryahu Baumgarten, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since mid-2024. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of heating system problems, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat or hot water supply in both individual apartments and the entire building between November 2024 and January 2025, leading to documented violations under New York City Housing Maintenance Code §27-2029.

The building has also faced challenges with unsanitary conditions, including reports of pests and mold in mid-2024, with at least one violation issued in July 2024 regarding a mouse infestation in Apartment 4. While the building's mechanical issues appear to have received some attention, as evidenced by the correction certification dates, the frequency of heating-related complaints suggests ongoing HVAC system challenges. The property has maintained a relatively clean record concerning bedbug infestations, with annual reports from 2019 through 2024 showing no infested or re-infested units.

Historical rodent inspections from 2014 to 2018 show one failed inspection in 2014, though subsequent inspections passed. In addition to the heating and sanitation issues, there have been various other maintenance matters, including a violation in December 2024 concerning locked access to the building's heating system in the basement. The building's age (built in 1915) and its classification as a New Law Tenement indicate it is subject to specific housing maintenance regulations designed to protect tenant rights, though the recent pattern of heating and sanitation complaints raises ongoing compliance concerns.