712 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 124-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement at 712 Crown Street in Crown Heights, owned by Julius St. Clair and built in 1926, has experienced significant maintenance and infrastructure challenges in recent years. Most notably, there are *active* elevator issues reported in 2025, with complaints about multiple devices on the property continuing through mid-2025, and a serious issue with a fire-damaged apartment (D22) on the 4th floor reported as "Non-Complaint" in January 2023.

The building has faced persistent plumbing and water-related problems, including multiple water leak complaints between 2025 and 2024, and violations for leaky faucets and plumbing issues in various apartments. Multiple heat/hot water complaints have been recorded, particularly in 2025, along with rodent infestations documented in multiple units (A5, B22, D9) with inspection results showing rat activity as recently as April 2025. The property has also experienced building envelope issues, with multiple violations between 2021-2022 regarding exterior walls and appurtenances, including missing sills, cracking masonry, and deterioration of window frames.

Noteworthy environmental control board violations from 2022 cited concerns about the building's exterior maintenance and facade safety. The building's maintenance history shows some improvement in recent years, with bedbug incidents decreasing from four reported cases in 2018-2019 to none in the most recent three reporting periods (2022-2024). While certain complaints have been resolved, many recent service requests remain concerning, particularly regarding water infrastructure, elevator functionality, and pest control. The property's extensive record of complaints and violations suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems management, requiring regular monitoring of service request resolutions and building inspections.