1685 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233

This Crown Heights property at 1685 St. Johns Place, owned by Kerry Kramer, is a three-story, three-unit residential building constructed in 1992. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent concerns centering around public health and sanitation.

Notably, in May 2025, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) responded to a complaint about rodent-related conditions that warranted violations and required follow-up inspections. The property has a documented history of rodent sightings throughout 2024, with multiple incidents recorded between February and October, all resulting in identified violations requiring further inspections. The building has also faced various plumbing and water-related challenges, including three significant incidents between October 2024 and December 2024 involving unsanitary conditions in garbage/recycling storage, heavy water leaks, and water supply issues.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducted multiple inspections in response to these complaints. While two Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections were conducted in February 2025, one resulted in no violations while the inspector was unable to gain access for the second inspection. On a positive note, the building reported zero bedbug infestations during the 2023-2024 reporting period, with no units requiring eradication or showing any signs of re-infestation.