1363 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

This 7-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building, located at 1363 St Johns Place in Crown Heights and built in 1929, has experienced recurring maintenance and habitability issues over the past several years. Most recently, in March 2023, violations were documented in apartment 4F related to water leaks, mold, and inadequate gas supply, along with various electrical and flooring concerns, though these violations have since been certified as corrected. The building has a documented history of heat-related problems, with emergency heat/hot water complaints filed in January 2020 affecting the entire building. A concerning pattern of mold-related complaints emerged in 2019, with multiple reports filed through HPD, some resulting in violations.

During 2019, the building faced significant maintenance challenges, including investigations into water leaks, ceiling damage, and electrical issues, particularly affecting apartments 1R and 4R. The building's exterior condition came under scrutiny in August 2019, with a report of shaking/vibrating/structural concerns, though this resulted in an Oath violation. The property has demonstrated persistent issues with pest control, though recent bedbug filings from 2022-2024 show zero infestations. Rodent inspections between 2018 and 2019 indicated varying levels of rodent activity, with multiple bait applications required.

There were also several housing maintenance code violations issued in 2019 related to water damage affecting walls and ceilings in apartments 3R and 4R, as well as problems with a fire escape window lock in apartment 4F. The building's heating system has been a recurring concern, with violations documented in both 2019 and 2018. However, more recent records indicate improvements, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years and a decrease in overall violation counts. The property has successfully addressed most recent violations, as evidenced by certification dates and the absence of active violations as of 2023.