1613 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11233

1613 Eastern Parkway is a 4-story, 19-unit residential building located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and owned by Chesky Engel. The building, classified as a New Law Tenement, was constructed in 1910 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been recurring heating and water supply problems, with recent heat complaints in December 2024 being particularly concerning as HPD agents were unable to gain access to investigate. The building faced multiple plumbing-related issues in 2024, including problems with sinks and water supply, though some of these were properly addressed through inspection.

There were also documented issues with unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest infestations. The property has an extensive record of Housing Maintenance Code violations, with the most significant cluster of issues occurring in Apartment 2C during 2024. These violations included mold in the bathroom ceiling, problems with plastered surfaces and paint in various rooms, issues with the bathroom sink waste line, and an initial infestation of cockroaches and mice that required abatement. Additional violations noted in 2024 involved window guards and carbon monoxide detectors that needed attention, though these were subsequently certified as corrected.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of accessibility issues during inspections, with multiple complaints being closed without proper inspection access. While the property has maintained a clear record for bedbugs since 2021 and had documented rodent activity in 2022, these appear to have been addressed through appropriate inspections and treatments. The building's most recent 311 complaints and Department of Buildings issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding access for inspections and the resolution of heating/water supply problems. However, it's worth noting that many past violations have been closed out after proper remediation, indicating some responsiveness to building maintenance requirements. The property has consistently filed accurate bedbug reports showing no current infestations, and while there were documented rodent issues in 2022, these appear to have been resolved as no recent complaints have been recorded.