623 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-unit residential building at 623 Emerald Street in East New York, owned by Yvette Crumity, was constructed in 2005 and has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over its history. Most notably, from late 2018 through 2019, the building experienced multiple heat and hot water outages, with multiple emergency complaints filed in January through May 2019, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

During this period, various other maintenance issues were reported, including plumbing problems (both radiator and sink issues) and door-related concerns, though inspectors often faced access difficulties when attempting to verify these complaints. The building's systems and safety compliance have continued to be a concern, with multiple open violations as of 2024-2025, including recurring issues regarding bedbug reporting requirements and an administrative violation for occupancy without a final Certificate of Occupancy.

Specific safety-related violations noted in 2019 included issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detector requirements, and missing signage in the public hall. While an initial rodent inspection from 2012 showed compliance (passed), the ongoing violations and multiple heat-related issues suggest persistent maintenance challenges. The most recent building activity includes a May 2025 inspection related to occupancy violations, indicating this remains an active compliance issue.