134 Crystal Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

134 Crystal Street is a three-story, three-unit residence built in 2009 in East New York, currently owned by Martin Spitzer. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints documented between 2021 and 2023, including two incidents in October 2023 affecting apartment 2, and a building-wide heat and hot water issue reported in October 2022.

Recent inspections in October 2023 resulted in several violations for apartment 2, including problems with window guards, gas supply, hot water, and leaky faucets. There were also electrical issues documented in 2021 and 2022, including power outages and problems with outlets, though these were eventually resolved. The building has faced several maintenance challenges over the past few years, including heavy water flow-related issues, appliance problems, and a significant pest infestation in apartment 1 in November 2022, which appears to be an ongoing concern with multiple open violations related to rodent and cockroach problems.

While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in recent years (with reports from 2021-2024 showing 0 infested units), the building's overall maintenance history indicates periodic difficulties with basic services and upkeep. The property was constructed in 2009 and has been subject to various Housing Maintenance Code violations, with the most recent building-wide issues typically being promptly addressed through HPD inspections, though not without resulting violations. The building's front entrance and fire egress systems have also required attention, with violations noted for self-closing doors in both 2022 and 2023.