381 Crescent Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, two-family house at 381 Crescent Street in Cypress Hills, currently owned by Sm Kafi and built in 1910, has experienced recurring issues with heating and water supply systems over the past several years. Most recently, in February 2023, the building faced complaints regarding heat and hot water issues, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were unable to gain access to the property for verification. This followed a similar pattern in July 2018, when multiple complaints about heat and hot water, as well as plumbing issues, were reported but inspectors could not access the building for evaluation.

Of particular note is a current open Class C violation from February 2023 regarding a defective locking device at the building's entrance door, which presents potential security concerns. The property has undergone several security-related inspections and violations, particularly in 2018, when multiple issues were identified regarding unauthorized locking mechanisms on gates and doors, including a problematic double cylinder lock at the front areaway gate and illegal slide bolts on metal gates. These violations were generally resolved, with certification of correction achieved by October 2018.

The building also experienced rodent issues in 2022, with two complaints filed in July-August of that year, though the property passed the subsequent September inspection by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Historical inspection records from 2012 and 2018 show that the building successfully passed rodent inspections on those dates. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges over the years, most notably with its heating systems and security features, many historic violations have been addressed and resolved. The property has two residential units and is classified as a two-family house under NYC building codes.