972 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 5-unit, 2-story residential building at 972 Montgomery Street in Crown Heights, built in 1923, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. In August 2021, the building faced multiple emergency complaints including problems with water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), mold, issues with doors/windows, and safety concerns regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. These complaints were generally closed after HPD inspections, though some, including a heat/hot water issue, required re-reporting due to lack of access for inspection.

The building currently has open violations from 2024 related to bedbug reporting requirements, and from 2021 concerning defective plaster and paint surfaces in various areas including the vestibule, public hall, and Apartment 1, as well as issues with self-closing doors at the building entrance. Additional concerns emerged in late 2021 regarding water management, with active violations documenting problems with water accumulation at roof level, obstructed drains, and water seepage affecting ceilings at multiple levels. The building's maintenance record shows consistent rodent inspection compliance from 2014 through 2025, with all inspections passing.

Recent records indicate improved pest management, with the last two bedbug reports (for 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 periods) showing zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. Structural concerns were raised in 2021 regarding building vibrations, though these complaints were subsequently closed. The building's most recent permit activity shows a demolition permit was issued in early 2022.