637 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

637 Henry Street is a 4-story, 8-unit New Law tenement building located in Carroll Gardens and owned by Rodrigo Hernandez. The building, constructed in 1920, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints documented in late 2023 and earlier in 2022, including recent complaints in December 2023 that were temporarily addressed but may still persist.

The property underwent significant construction work in 2022, which triggered multiple violations related to construction dust, inadequate tenant protection measures, and various electrical issues, including exposed wiring and improper connections, resulting in penalties totaling $8,600 through Environmental Control Board violations. The building had several safety concerns identified in 2022, including defective fire escape components, blocked egress paths, and various infrastructure issues such as a slow water leak and pest problems. The Department of Buildings conducted multiple inspections between 2021 and 2024, including tenant safety inspections that resulted in Oath Violations being served in early 2024.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past five years, with no reported cases or eradications between 2020 and 2025. While many earlier issues have been resolved through appropriate repairs and corrections, two violations remain open as of October 2023, primarily related to fire escape obstructions on various floors. The property has received several emergency interventions for heat and hot water issues through 311 complaints, indicating potential ongoing concerns with building systems that affect resident comfort.