693 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

693 Union Street is a 4-story, 8-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Nicholas Kotsonis. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2018 and 2019, significantly impacting resident comfort. Although most of these complaints were eventually resolved (often through tenant reports of restored services), the frequency of these incidents in the heating system was notable, with at least 11 separate complaints recorded during this period.

The building underwent several safety improvements in 2019, including addressing electrical outlet safety caps, posting smoke detector requirements, and installing a gas leak notice, with these violations being properly certified as corrected. More recent records from 2021-2025 show no reported bedbug issues, with the building consistently filing "0" for infested or re-infested units in annual reports, indicating effective pest management. Rodent inspections in 2016 revealed initial rat activity, though subsequent inspections showed compliance and bait application, suggesting the issue was managed.

The building had two bedbug violations in 2021-2022 regarding annual report filings, but these were closed. The most recent permit activity dates back to 2018 with multiple permits issued for unknown work. While the heating issues from 2018-2019 were significant, the absence of recurring complaints since 2019, along with proper resolution of safety violations and successful pest management, suggests improved building maintenance in recent years.