1835 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 3-story, 3-unit tenement building at 1835 Park Place in Crown Heights, owned by Mendy Wertz and constructed in 1899, has experienced significant recent infrastructure challenges, particularly in its utility systems. In December 2024 alone, there were multiple service requests related to electrical issues (including power outages and outlet problems), heat/hot water concerns, and cooking gas problems - all of which HPD was unable to fully investigate due to access issues.

This followed an earlier pattern of electrical problems in August 2024, when multiple complaints about lighting and outlet issues were recorded, though inspections this time found no violations. The building has maintained a bedbug-free record over the past three reporting periods (2021-2024), and recent inspections in 2024 addressed several maintenance issues, including exterior painting of the cornice and repairs to the entrance door frame, though some violations from previous years required certification of correction in 2023-2024. Prior to the recent utility issues, the building has demonstrated some historical challenges with access for inspections, as evidenced by complaints in 2021 regarding debris danger and possible illegal conversion, though these complaints were eventually closed without findings.

The property has undergone various maintenance improvements in recent years, including addressing issues with handrails, concrete repairs, and maintaining visible street numbers. While the building has shown responsiveness to some code violations and maintenance requirements, the pattern of recent utility-related complaints suggests ongoing infrastructure concerns that impact resident comfort and safety. The most recent Housing Maintenance Code violations were certified as corrected in 2023-2024, indicating compliance with required repairs, though some past violations were originally designated as "A" class, which typically indicates more serious issues.