638 Warren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

638 Warren Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 1920 in Park Slope, owned by Kristen Silverman. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the years, with the most pressing concerns centering around safety systems, water damage, and pest control. As of April 2024, there are multiple open violations including a failure to file annual bedbug reports and various active ECB violations related to obstructed hallways/stairwells from 2020-2021, for which fines were imposed totaling $25,000.

The building has a notable history of water-related issues, with multiple housing maintenance code complaints regarding leaks and dampness in 2018, and significant violations in 1R apartment concerning water leaks, plaster damage, and safety systems including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Recent years have shown persistent challenges with vermin control, including rat sightings in 2021 that resulted in health department inspections showing violations, though a rodent inspection in July 2021 passed. There are also ongoing concerns regarding the building's maintenance history, with active DOB violations as of June 2023 related to failing to file required low pressure inspection documentation from 2019-2022.

The building has experienced multiple emergency complaints over the years, including heat/hot water issues in 2019 that were inspected with no violations found, and various construction-related concerns. Inspection records show a pattern of access issues for inspectors, particularly during investigations of complaints about illegal conversions, gas work, and other potential violations. While many complaints have been resolved, the building currently has several open violations and active compliance issues that suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.