319 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The three-story, five-unit building at 319 Albany Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Ismene Speliotis, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably concerning heating and water systems. In 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues in both apartments 1A and 3A between May and June, with violations issued for excessive heat from baseboard radiators in apartment 1A and inadequate hot and cold water supply in apartment 3A. These recent problems followed a pattern of heating and water infrastructure challenges, including a plumbing violation concerning water supply in May 2024 and an emergency heat/hot water complaint that was closed in June 2024.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2020, with the most recent reports from 2025 showing zero affected units. Prior to the recent heating and water issues, the building had several maintenance and compliance matters from 2019 to 2020, including multiple ceiling paint/plaster complaints and various code violations that were subsequently corrected. These earlier violations primarily related to building maintenance requirements, such as the need to post specific safety notices in public areas.

A one-time complaint about building shaking was investigated in June 2020 but was found to have no violation warranted at the time of inspection. The property has demonstrated some level of responsiveness to maintenance issues, as evidenced by the closure of multiple violations through inspections and repairs, though several recent complaints remain open, particularly regarding the heating system. The building's age (built in 1925) and history of infrastructure-related complaints suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining basic building systems.