417 Saratoga Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 8-unit, 4-story building at 417 Saratoga Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Daniel Schwimmer, has experienced various maintenance issues throughout its history, with the most concerning patterns emerging in recent years. From late 2024 to early 2025, there have been multiple emergency complaints regarding basic utilities and infrastructure, including heat/hot water issues, electrical wiring problems, and plumbing concerns.

Prior to this, in late 2022, the building faced a cluster of unresolved emergency complaints involving mold, pest infestations, safety violations concerning smoke detectors, and issues with flooring, doors, and windows, most of which were not accessible for inspection. The building also has multiple active violations related to boiler inspection requirements, with notices issued in 2018 and 2024 regarding the failure to file annual boiler inspection reports, resulting in a significant penalty of $3,125. In terms of specific unit conditions, Apartment 1R appears to have several open violations from 2022, including issues with mold, pests (specifically roaches), bathroom tiles, door locks, and self-closing doors, as well as problems with plastered surfaces and paint in one room.

The building's bedbug reporting for 2022-2023 shows no reported infestations during the most recent filing period, though there was a history of rodent activity in 2016 and 2009, with inspections showing both passed and failed results regarding rat activity. The property has undergone various inspections and service requests over the years, with a pattern of emergency complaints requiring attention to basic services, though many complaints were either closed without inspection or resulted in no violations being found. The failure to address or resolve multiple violations and complaints raises concerns about the property's maintenance and responsiveness to important housing issues.