707 Crescent Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 707 Crescent Street in East New York, owned by John Martinez and constructed in 2004, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over its history, with particular concerns around sanitation and basic services. Most recently, in early 2024, the building had emergency complaints regarding both heat/hot water and mold issues, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations.

The property has a documented history of pest problems, with multiple complaints between 2018 and 2022, as well as issues with garbage/recycling storage in late 2022. Safety concerns have also been present, with emergency complaints in 2020 regarding carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as heating and hot water issues. The building's maintenance history shows several instances of required repairs and violations, particularly in 2019 when multiple violations were recorded for the first-floor apartment (Unit 1), including electrical outlet issues, bathroom maintenance problems, and kitchen cabinet repairs, all of which were subsequently addressed.

The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent report for 2025 showing no affected units. Rodent inspections in 2012 and 2021 both passed, though there were earlier complaints in 2019 and 2020 regarding rodent sightings. While many complaints have been resolved and violations closed, the recurring nature of certain issues, particularly regarding sanitation and basic services, suggests an ongoing need for attention to building maintenance.