958 Crescent Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 958 Crescent Street in East New York, owned by Hector Cartagena and constructed in 1920, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning heating and hot water systems. Between late January 2025 and early March 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water issues throughout the entire building, with at least one inspection resulting in violations.

The building has also faced ongoing pest control and sanitation challenges, including reports of garbage/recycling storage issues and pest infestations in early 2025, with inspections unable to gain access to verify conditions in some cases. The property has a history of maintenance violations requiring attention, including multiple open Class A violations related to annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2022 to 2024. Specific apartment 2R issues identified in 2021 included problems with water leaks, mold, and pest infestation, along with heating radiator maintenance needs.

While the building passed rodent inspections in 2012-2013, recent complaints suggest recurring maintenance challenges. A complaint regarding illegal commercial use of the property was investigated in mid-2023 but resulted in no violations being found at the time of inspection. The building's recent history shows repeated heating system problems, with multiple instances of tenants reporting inadequate heat and hot water, which appear to be primarily affecting the entire building rather than individual units.