1525 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 5-story, 10-unit residential building at 1525 St. John's Place in Crown Heights, owned by Joel Friedman, has a mixed record of maintenance and regulatory compliance since 2018. Most recently, the building underwent inspection for bedbug reporting in 2024, showing no incidents of infestation for the fifth consecutive year.

However, the property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly between 2019-2022, including multiple door-related problems, plumbing issues (bathtub/shower), and one safety-related sprinkler complaint. While many of these issues were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), it's notable that several inspections in 2020 encountered access issues, particularly concerning water leaks and painting/plaster problems. The building's violation history reveals several concerning patterns, including unsafe conditions in 2019 with balcony storage violations, unsanitary conditions in garbage/recycling storage areas, and heating/hot water problems.

In 2021, there was a violation regarding obstruction of fire escapes, and in 2023, there was a bedbug reporting violation. The property underwent some construction work in 2018-2019, which generated environmental violations related to sidewalk shed requirements and job site fence maintenance, though these were ultimately resolved. Notably, there was an emergency repair situation in 2020 involving multiple systems (water leak, door issues, electrical wiring) that required prompt attention. The building has maintained a good record regarding pest control in recent years, with consistent reporting showing zero bedbug incidents since 2019, and passed inspections for rodent control in 2017.