1686 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233
The 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1686 Park Place in Crown Heights, owned by Bankole Houses LP and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. The most pressing concerns have involved heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between 2022 and 2025. Notable incidents include violations for inadequate heat supply in January 2024 affecting unit 2D, and multiple heat/hot water complaints in late 2024 and early 2025, though some were reported as resolved during inspections.
The building has also faced persistent plumbing issues, with multiple complaints regarding sinks, toilets, and basins, particularly in September 2024 when several plumbing-related complaints were filed simultaneously. One concerning aspect is the pattern of inspection access issues, particularly in September 2024, when inspectors were unable to gain access to units for plumbing and general complaints. The property has shown attentiveness to pest management, with consistent reporting of zero infested units for bedbugs in recent years, dating back to 2019.
Rodent inspections have also been conducted, with the most recent in April 2023 resulting in a passing grade. The building's maintenance history reveals some historical violations, including an outstanding violation from 2024 regarding access to the building's heating system and a 2022 violation related to a locked fire egress window in unit 1D. While some maintenance issues appear to have been addressed promptly, the recurring nature of heating system problems and occasional difficulties in accessing units for inspections suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building passed recent rodent inspections, indicating effective pest control measures in this regard.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 20 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 16900 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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