1706 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

1706 Union Street, a 16-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building constructed in 1924 in Crown Heights, is currently experiencing recurring heat and hot water issues as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints between May and June 2025. The building has had at least ten documented heat/hot water complaints in this recent period alone, with inspections showing violations that require correction. A boiler-related complaint was filed in March 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

The building, owned by Mike Spira, has faced several maintenance challenges in recent years. Apartment 303 was found to have multiple issues in late 2024, including infestations (roaches and mice), mold in the bathroom, water leak concerns, and a problematic fire escape window guard. Apartment 202 had its own set of issues including defective wood sub-flooring, plaster problems, and bathroom maintenance needs. While the building has passed its most recent rodent inspections as of February 2025, there were instances of rat activity noted in 2021.

The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status across the past four reporting periods from 2021-2024. Despite ongoing maintenance challenges, there have been some improvements noted, with multiple violations from late 2024 being certified as corrected in early 2025. The building's heat and hot water system continues to be a significant concern, with repeated service interruptions impacting the entire building as recently as June 2025. This pattern of heating system complaints, which began in earnest in May 2025, appears to be the most pressing current issue affecting resident comfort and building systems.