1617 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 4-story, 13-unit tenement building at 1617 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, built in 1910 and currently owned by Chesky Engel, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there was a heat and hot water emergency in May 2025, though HPD confirmed these services were restored during their inspection. The building has seen recurring problems with its bell/buzzer/intercom system, which has generated multiple complaints in 2025, as well as issues with lighting and various maintenance concerns. Between March and May 2025, violations were recorded for lighting and water leak problems.

A significant number of complaints were filed in March 2025, including issues with ceilings, plaster, and water systems, some of which resulted in violations being issued that required repairs by the property owner. The building's history reveals ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024 when multiple violations were recorded in Apartment 4A, including issues with windows, plumbing fixtures, bathtub caulking, and mold on bathroom tiles. There were also problems with a vestibule door lock in September 2024 and water issues in Apartment 3A in August 2024. Notably, there is no record of bedbug infestations in the building's recent history, with all bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero infested units.

Two complaints regarding illegal conversions were filed in December 2019, but inspections in 2020 found no violations warranting further action, and these complaints were closed. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring issues with basic services and building systems, particularly heating, water supply, and various maintenance matters. While some violations have been addressed and closed, others have been subject to HPD inspections requiring further attention. The absence of bedbug infestations in recent years is a notable positive aspect of the building's maintenance history.