398 Crescent Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 398 Crescent Street in Cypress Hills, owned by Eli Schwartz, has experienced multiple maintenance issues over recent years, with the most frequent problems being related to plumbing systems. Between 2018 and April 2025, there have been at least seven documented plumbing-related complaints, including recent issues with steam pipes, toilets, and radiators. The building has also faced recurring heating and safety concerns, with multiple heating system and smoke detector complaints between 2023 and 2025, though inspections generally found no violations of housing laws.

The property has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2022 through 2025, with no reported infestations or eradications during this period. Several Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented in 2021, primarily relating to inadequate posting of safety notices and inspection certificates near mailboxes, though these violations appear to have been resolved. Additional inspection history reveals a mix of passed and failed rodent inspections between 2012 and 2018, suggesting fluctuating conditions in this regard.

A significant investigation into an alleged illegal conversion was conducted in 2020, but access was denied and the complaint was ultimately closed without resolution. The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing attention to basic systems, with numerous service requests being made and addressed through HPD, though some complaints notably had to be closed due to lack of access for inspection. While many of the recent complaints have been resolved promptly, the frequency and variety of maintenance issues suggest that building systems, particularly plumbing and heating, require regular attention.