816 Saratoga Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

816 Saratoga Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit residential building located in Brownsville, built in 1930 and currently owned by Frank Lang. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent cluster of problems centered around plumbing and electrical systems in 2025, including multiple boiler complaints, water leaks, and lighting issues - though HPD inspections found no violations for some of these complaints. In August 2024, the building faced significant challenges with water damage and unsanitary conditions, including mold, particularly affecting Apartment 2A, which was issued several violations related to water leaks, mold, and damaged plaster surfaces.

Earlier violations from 2021-2023 included problems with multiple apartments: 1B had hot water issues, 2B had concerns with vinyl tiles, plaster surfaces, and roof leaks, while 2A has documented history of window frame problems. The building's maintenance history shows some pattern of plumbing and water-related issues, with multiple complaints about leaks and water damage. However, a positive note for prospective tenants is the building's recent bedbug reports (2022-2025) consistently show zero infestations.

The property has also shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, and while there were some construction-related violations noted in 2020 regarding work permits, these were resolved. The most recent permits issued in 2020 and 2022 suggest ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts, though the frequency of maintenance complaints might indicate periodic challenges with building systems. The building's age and history of plumbing/electrical complaints suggest that while some issues have been addressed, there may be ongoing maintenance needs to monitor.