689 Crescent Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, two-family house at 689 Crescent Street in East New York, owned by Carl Green and built in 2005, has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly during 2019. Most concerning were multiple violations related to basic services, including heat and hot water, which were documented in April 2019. The building faced multiple violations in April-May 2019 in Apartment 1, including problems with hot water supply, electrical service, a pest infestation (specifically roaches), and defective carbon monoxide detectors.

An illegal conversion complaint was filed in April 2019, leading to Department of Buildings violations asserting that the cellar, designated for boiler and accessory use, was improperly occupied as sleeping quarters, and concerning unauthorized partition walls and plumbing work for bathrooms. These violations were formally resolved but indicated significant unpermitted modifications to the property. More recent concerns include a July 2022 complaint about unsanitary garbage/recycling storage, which was investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development but did not result in any violations.

A range of maintenance issues was documented in May 2019, including problems with various building systems and features such as electrical outlets, plumbing fixtures, windows, doors, appliances, and pest control. While most of these issues were addressed and closed by May 2019, several violations remained open status. The property's history shows it has passed rodent inspections in 2010 and 2012, and no additional complaints or violations have been recorded in the past three years. The complex history of 2019, involving multiple agencies and various types of violations, suggests that while many issues were addressed, there was a significant period requiring attention to basic services and building maintenance.