1334 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building at 1334 St. John's Place in Crown Heights, owned by Charles Schwartz and built in 1908, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over recent years, particularly in the areas of water management and building systems. Most recently, in April 2025, there were complaints about slow water leaks and mold conditions, though HPD was unable to complete inspections in response to these complaints.

The building has a documented history of water-related issues, with multiple complaints between 2023-2025 regarding water supply problems and leaks of varying severity. An August 2024 inspection revealed several violations that were subsequently addressed, including water leak repairs needed in the public halls on the 3rd and 4th stories, as well as issues with damaged ceramic tiles and painting requirements. The property has also faced challenges with building systems, evidenced by multiple electrical complaints in 2023 including problems with lighting and outlets, and a series of plumbing issues.

More concerning is the presence of rodent activity documented in several inspections throughout 2022, though more recent inspections from 2018 and 2017 had passed. The building has active violations related to the failure to file annual low-pressure inspections between 2018-2023, indicating potential concerns with the building's safety systems. While the building has consistently reported zero bedbug incidents from 2020-2025, the ongoing maintenance issues, particularly related to water management and building systems, suggest persistent challenges with building upkeep that may impact resident comfort.