1893 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-unit, three-story tenement building at 1893 Bergen Street in Crown Heights, owned by Brian Farinha, has experienced several notable events since 2020 that warrant attention. Most concerning are the four open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2020-2024, suggesting ongoing non-compliance with HPD regulations despite previous reports showing no infestation between late 2019 and late 2020.

The building has undergone multiple safety-related inspections between 2020 and 2021, including checks of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and stair conditions, though no violations were found in these cases. An inspection in mid-2020 revealed a B-class violation regarding garbage cans blocking the fire escape drop ladder and another concerning an illegal gate lock, though the latter was certified as corrected by September 2020. The property has had four emergency housing maintenance code complaints in early 2021, including issues with stairs and safety systems, all of which were closed without violations being issued.

A gas range issue was reported in June 2020, which also reached emergency status but was closed by March 2021. The building's age (constructed in 1899) and its classification as a New Law Tenement indicate it is subject to specific regulatory requirements, including those related to bedbug reporting, which appear to be a recurring oversight. While the property has had its share of maintenance issues, it's notable that most reported problems have been resolved through the appropriate channels, though some violations remain open as of 2024.