515 Crescent Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family house at 515 Crescent Street in East New York, built in 1910 and currently owned by Saba 515 Crescent Inc, has experienced several significant issues over the past several years. The property has had recurring heat and hot water problems, with a notable complaint in March 2019 affecting the entire building.

During a March 2019 inspection, multiple violations were documented in the second-story apartment, including a carbon monoxide detector deficiency, a cockroach infestation, and inadequate heating. Additional violations from 2018-2019 indicated unauthorized conversion from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling, illegal cellar modifications, and improper yard maintenance. Between 2019 and 2020, the building faced several serious maintenance issues, including gas system violations that resulted in significant fines totaling $10,000, such as an improperly connected water heater flue causing gas/exhaust spillage into the basement.

Unauthorized construction work was documented in 2019, with workers observed performing unpermitted renovations in various building areas, including unsafe electrical work. The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny for failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous violations in 2020 and 2021, though these violations were ultimately dismissed. While there were some improvements suggested by the issuance of permits in December 2019, the building's record shows a pattern of safety and maintenance compliance issues, particularly regarding heating systems, pest control, and unauthorized modifications.