504 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 504 Howard Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Kerry Kramer and constructed in 1992, has experienced several notable incidents in recent years that could impact tenant quality of life. Most recently, in July 2024, there were emergency complaints about heavy water leaks and unsanitary mold conditions, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations.

The building's boiler system appears to have been a recurring issue, with complaints about defective/inoperative equipment recorded in both 2020 and 2022, resulting in Oath Violations being served in both instances. Additionally, there were failed inspection attempts for Local Law 188/17 Compliance in early 2025, with inspectors reporting inability to gain access during their final inspections in both May and June of 2025.

Despite these maintenance challenges, the building has maintained a relatively stable record in other areas; notably, the most recent bedbug report for the 2023-2024 period showed zero infested units, with no instances of eradication or re-infestation recorded. It's also worth noting that all recent HPD complaints were resolved fairly quickly, within a span of about 10-12 days, even though no violations were found during the inspections. This pattern shows a responsive system for addressing tenant complaints, though the lack of violations cited for the recent water and mold issues might warrant further attention to these recurring problems.