1746 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 20-unit, 4-story tenement building at 1746 Union Street in Crown Heights, owned by Jessica Lopez and constructed in 1915, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between March and June 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding cooking gas issues, heating problems, electrical concerns, and unsanitary conditions including pests. Several building-wide issues were documented, requiring multiple tenant reports to address.

The building has also faced persistent maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in late 2024, including defective electrical outlets, water leaks, and problems with appliances in apartments 2B, 3A, 3C, and 4C. These violations specifically identified issues with an electric/gas range, radiator, electrical outlet, and water leak that required correction. The property has a documented history of pest management challenges, with rodent inspections showing consistent passing results in 2022, 2024, and 2025, though there were periods of rat activity noted in 2019. The building has also experienced recurring issues with window guards, wall and ceiling maintenance, and general building upkeep, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations in recent years.

While there have been documented instances of bedbug infestations in previous years (most recently in 2023-2024), the most recent report from December 2024 shows no infested units. The property has undergone various inspections and violation rectifications, with some issues remaining open as of the latest available data, including a 2024 violation regarding visible mold conditions and pest infestations in apartment 4A. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues requiring attention, though many complaints have been resolved through inspections and violation processing. It is noteworthy that the most recent 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations show concentrated periods of maintenance issues, particularly in early to mid-2025, suggesting ongoing challenges with property upkeep and response times to tenant complaints.