565 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 52-unit, 4-story building at 565 Crown Street in Crown Heights, owned by Ambassador Courts Associates Lp and constructed in 1924, has experienced recurring heating issues over the past two years, with the most recent complaint in January 2025 and a similar incident in January 2024, both involving the entire building's heat and hot water systems. The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations, though recent reports from 2024 and 2023 show the affected units were treated and eradicated, with no reported re-infestations. Multiple maintenance issues have been recorded, including a water leak and paint/plaster problems in September 2023, door/window issues in May 2023, and safety concerns in May 2023 related to fire escape access.

Several violations were issued in early 2024 regarding heat supply and door maintenance specifically affecting apartment 4D. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, consistently passing checks in 2023 and 2024, with a failed inspection noted in late 2017 for unspecified reasons. A series of fire escape-related violations were documented in mid-2023, primarily concerning air conditioner obstructions, along with issues related to emergency lighting, door maintenance, and garbage storage.

The most recent Department of Buildings plumbing complaint from 2022 was closed with no violations warranted at the time of inspection in July 2023. Building management has generally addressed violations, as evidenced by the "Closed" status on many inspections, though some issues required re-inspection and verification of corrections. The property demonstrates ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with heating systems and pest control, while maintaining compliance with most recent safety inspections.