198 Crescent Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 2-story, 4-unit residential building at 198 Crescent Street in Cypress Hills, owned by Patrick Bruitcher, has a documented history spanning several years with varying maintenance issues and compliance concerns. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of illegal conversion complaints between 2018 and 2023, with multiple inspection attempts showing "No Access" or "Access Denied" responses, and one instance in 2022 where an Oath Violation was served. The building has also faced several health and safety concerns, including a February 2024 heat/hot water complaint that was closed due to lack of access, and multiple pest-related violations in 2018 affecting public areas.

Building maintenance issues are evidenced by various Housing Maintenance Code violations, including notices regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, and a 2022 ECB violation regarding improperly supported AC units on the first and second floors. Recent records show some improvement in specific areas, with zero reported bedbug infestations in the last three annual filings (2022-2023). However, there are still open violations from 2018 related to roaches and mice in the public hall on the first story, as well as a broken stoop entrance issue.

The property has experienced multiple emergency maintenance requests over the years, including door/window and stairs concerns, though many of these have been resolved. While the building's older complaints suggest past issues with heating, pest control, and maintenance, the most recent records indicate somewhat better compliance with basic requirements, though access to inspections remains a recurring challenge for authorities. The building's age (1915) and classification as a "New Law Tenement" suggest it has preserved some of its original architectural features while facing typical urban maintenance challenges.