270 Rochester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 4-story, 16-unit tenement building at 270 Rochester Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Andrew Kleiman and constructed in 1913, has experienced multiple concerning maintenance issues over recent years. Notably, there has been a persistent pattern of heating and hot water problems, with several emergency complaints about lack of heat and hot water in both the entire building and individual apartments between October and November 2024, including verified restoration of services during some HPD inspections.

The building has faced recent issues with water damage, as evidenced by mold complaints and heavy water flow problems reported in April 2025, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for these issues. Apartment 10 had several documented problems requiring repairs, including defective tiles, carbon monoxide detector issues, and heating problems, while Apartment 9 has multiple open violations as of 2024 related to bathroom repairs and a reported mouse infestation. Historical data reveals past boiler-related violations in 2018, including issues with the boiler flue size and fresh air fan installation, though these have since been resolved.

The building's maintenance history shows generally responsive but sometimes inadequate follow-up to tenant complaints, with multiple instances where HPD inspectors could not gain access to complete necessary inspections. Inspection records indicate recent improvements in pest management, with no bedbug reports filed from 2022 onwards and rodent inspections in 2017 and 2022 passing without significant issues, though a rat activity finding was noted in 2009. The property maintains a relatively clean record regarding major structural violations, with most recent complaints centering on heating, water, and basic maintenance issues rather than serious safety concerns.