1306 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 12-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1306 St. John's Place in Crown Heights, owned by Shulem Berger and built in 1908, is currently facing multiple maintenance challenges as of 2025. Most notably, there are recent violations related to unsanitary conditions, including reports of pests and mold as of April 2025, along with ongoing heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building.

The property has several open violations from 2024, including concerns about fire escape accessibility, a water leak and damaged plaster in Apartment 1C, and defective safety equipment (smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector) in Apartment 1B. Significant building-wide maintenance issues have been documented, with Department of Buildings (DOB) violations from 2023-2024 regarding a bulging parapet, cracked walls, and problems with the sidewalk shed. Historical data shows the building has had structural concerns, with complaints about building shaking and stability in 2023, as well as multiple safety violations regarding fire escape access and sidewalk safety.

The property has maintained an active compliance record for pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years, and recent rodent inspections in 2024 showing compliance with housing maintenance standards. While earlier violations regarding garbage/recycling storage and general cleanliness were noted in April 2025, these were categorized as non-emergency. The building's ownership has received several ECB (Environmental Control Board) violations with associated penalties, including for improper maintenance of fire escapes and facade issues, though some historical DOB violations have been dismissed or resolved through demonstrated compliance. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with prompt violation correction, as evidenced by multiple open and recently issued violations requiring follow-up inspections.