324 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 27-unit, 4-story tenement building at 324 Howard Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Kerry Kramer and built in 1910, has experienced significant maintenance issues in 2025. The most pressing concerns involve recurring unsanitary conditions related to pests, with multiple complaints recorded between January and April 2025, resulting in violations being issued by HPD.

The building has also faced various infrastructure challenges, including water leaks (both slow leaks and one emergency plumbing issue), temperature control problems (heat/hot water issues), and multiple instances of required repairs to doors/windows and interior surfaces (paint/plaster). While some complaints were resolved through inspections, others were closed due to inspector access issues or were left with violations that required correction. The building has several active compliance matters, including four open Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections as of April 2024, and an active violation from September 2024 regarding the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection documentation.

Historical records indicate past safety concerns, such as a locked or blocked egress in 2021 and issues with sidewalk shed compliance in 2020, though these were ultimately resolved with no violations found during inspection. The property has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations, with the most recent report for 2023-2024 showing no affected units or instances of re-infestation. While the building's maintenance history shows some regular upkeep and response to violations, the pattern of recent complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response times.