409 Saratoga Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

409 Saratoga Avenue in Crown Heights is a 4-story, 6-unit tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by David Unsd. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with four documented emergencies between 2020-2023, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Additionally, there was one power outage incident in June 2023 requiring immediate emergency response.

The building has maintained active rodent control measures, with multiple baiting inspections conducted in 2022-2025, though recent health department inspections (June 2025) found no violations. Several housing maintenance code violations remain open as of 2024, including issues with the building's fire escape egress obstruction, and past problems with a window in apartment 4R, basement, and ground floor areas. The property has undergone regular bedbug reporting, with no documented infestations in recent years (2021-2023 reporting periods showed zero infested units).

Various routine maintenance and safety inspections have been conducted, revealing several areas needing attention including cracked walls, masonry issues, and concerns about roof access security. The most recent inspection in April 2024 cited a violation regarding the annual bedbug report filing requirement, which appears to have persisted despite previous years' compliance. While the building has shown efforts to address numerous maintenance issues through various inspections and treatments, the recurring nature of some problems, particularly related to heat and water systems, suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges.