1081 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The four-story, 16-unit tenement building at 1081 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, owned by Yechiel Weinberger and built in 1911, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly concerning essential services like heating and water. Most recently, in April 2025, there were plumbing-related complaints about sinks and bathtubs that HPD was unable to inspect despite two service requests. The building has documented problems with heat and hot water during multiple months in 2024-2025 (January, February, and December), with at least three violations issued.

A notable cluster of issues emerged in August 2024, affecting Apartment 1D, including violations related to an infestation of roaches, multiple appliance problems (refrigerator, electric/gas range), door issues, and heating system concerns. The building also shows a concerning pattern of HPD inspection difficulties, as evidenced by inability to access units during inspections in January and February 2025. Additional compliance concerns include a currently active Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 regarding failure to file a required external low-pressure inspection report.

However, the building has maintained a successful track record in terms of pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the most recent filings from 2025, 2024, and previous years between 2019 and 2023. The most recent rodent inspection in June 2018 resulted in a passing grade. While some structural and maintenance violations have been addressed and closed, the recurring nature of heating, water, and plumbing-related issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building's systems.