393 Crescent Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 393 Crescent Street in Cypress Hills, owned by Runeka Bhagwandin, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in November 2024, there were complaints about unsanitary conditions involving pests and a heat/hot water issue, with the pest complaint remaining unresolved due to an inspection failure to gain access.

The building has open violations related to improper bedbug report filings for 2021-2024, which is a significant concern given the potential impact on tenant comfort and building hygiene. An open violation from 2018 regarding inadequate lighting at the front entranceway also remains active. The building's recent maintenance history shows some responsiveness, with the heat/hot water problem being quickly resolved in November 2024, though this issue suggests potential concerns with building systems.

While there was a successful rodent inspection in 2012, the open pest-related violation from 2024 indicates ongoing challenges with vermin control. The frequency and persistence of the bedbug report violations over four consecutive years (2018-2024), combined with recent pest complaints, suggests an ongoing struggle with maintaining compliance with housing maintenance codes. The building, constructed in 1910 as a New Law Tenement, has a long history of occupancy, but the recent pattern of violations and complaints points to potential management challenges that may affect resident quality of life.