1281 Eastern Parkway
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The five-story, 59-unit New Law tenement building at 1281 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, owned by Agnes Farkas, has experienced multiple maintenance and safety concerns in recent years. Between March 2025 and June 2025, there were several unresolved complaints including water leaks, mold issues, and multiple reports of pest problems. The building has a history of plumbing and sanitation issues, with multiple open complaints as of March 2025 relating to sinks, walls, and various unsanitary conditions. More significant safety concerns were documented in recent Housing Maintenance Code violations, including an active violation from 2024 regarding roof leaks affecting the fifth-story public hall, and issues with smoke detector functionality in apartment 12C.
The property has shown recurring problems with its elevator systems, with multiple Department of Buildings complaints and Environmental Control Board violations between 2018 and 2024, including safety concerns about access to the pit and emergency equipment. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent challenges with basic services such as heat and hot water, as evidenced by complaints filed in 2025 that inspectors were unable to access for verification. While recent bedbug reports (2023-2024) show minimal infestation, there have been consistent rodent activity reports throughout 2019-2024, indicating ongoing pest control challenges. Notably, there are several open DOB violations related to energy efficiency reporting requirements, suggesting ongoing compliance issues with energy management systems. The building's 311 service request history indicates challenges with obtaining access for inspections, as multiple recent complaints (May 2025) were closed due to inability to inspect, though notification attempts were made to both the owner and tenants.
How 1281 Eastern Parkway's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 3786 buildings in this neighborhood, 151 have a higher predicted risk.
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What's driving this score
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| Total units | 59 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | 1924 |
| Gross area | 48,020 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
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