1389 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement building at 1389 St Johns Place in Crown Heights, owned by Grazyna Feld, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water in recent years, most notably in late 2024 with multiple emergency complaints filed between October and November regarding system failures affecting the entire building. While these complaints were eventually resolved, they represent the most significant ongoing maintenance concern for the property.

Other notable recent incidents include a heavy water leak and pest-related issues reported in December 2023, as well as problems with garbage/recycling storage. The building has had two significant violations in recent years: an active violation from October 2024 regarding flower pots obstructing fire escape egress from a fourth-story balcony, and a resolved violation from January 2024 concerning an illegally installed double cylinder lock on the building's entrance door. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past several years, with all annual reports from 2019 to 2024 showing zero affected units.

Two rodent inspections conducted in 2017 and 2018 passed successfully, suggesting effective pest control measures. A recent investigation in June 2025 regarding potential illegal hotel rooms was conducted but resulted in no violations being found. While the building's age (constructed in 1915) and history of maintenance issues is typical for many NYC tenements, the most pressing concerns appear to be the recurring heating system problems, as evidenced by multiple tenant complaints and emergency service requests, with the most recent issues occurring just months before the current date of July 2025.