812 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 812 Crown Street in Crown Heights, owned by Sholom Laine and constructed in 1924, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, with the most recent incident occurring in late 2023, where HPD inspectors could not gain access to the apartment for verification.

Between 2021 and 2022, significant problems emerged in apartment 1R, including water leak issues, mold growth, and problems with ceiling paint/plaster, which resulted in several open violations related to water leaks, ceiling repairs, and defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that remain unresolved as of 2025. The building has a documented history of heating system failures, with similar complaints documented in 2019 affecting the entire building. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with results showing "Passed" outcomes consistently from 2018 through 2025, except for a "Rat Activity" finding in March 2024.

While there were bedbug reporting violations noted in 2021 and 2022, recent filings for 2022-2024 show no evidence of infestation, with zero units reported as infested, eradicated, or re-infested. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, particularly concerning heat and hot water complaints, and recurring problems with water damage and mold that have prompted multiple complaints. However, many violations and complaints are documented as having been closed without penalties.