691 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

At 691 Union Street in Park Slope, this 4-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 1920 has faced ongoing maintenance challenges throughout 2023-2025. Most recently, in June 2025, multiple complaints regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage were filed and investigated by HPD, though none were found to violate housing laws. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly evident in April 2025 when multiple emergency complaints were filed, with inspectors unable to gain access to verify conditions.

Several significant issues were identified during 2023 inspections, including multiple open violations related to garbage accumulation outside the building, a broken entrance door lock (recently repaired), and various maintenance issues in the first-floor apartment (1R) including water leaks, defective ceiling materials, and plaster problems. A concerning violation from April 2023 required the immediate provision of fire guard services due to observed fire hazards. The building's infrastructure has been under scrutiny, with violations recorded in 2023 regarding severely rusted and corroded gas piping in the basement/cellar, and missing ceiling sections throughout the cellar, creating potential safety concerns.

The property has undergone multiple tenant safety inspections in 2023-2024, with some requiring second attempts due to lack of access. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs since 2019, recent rodent inspections show persistent activity, with the most recent findings in June and July 2024 indicating rat activity. The owner, Chris Lee, has had to address numerous regulatory compliance issues, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations remaining open as of 2023, though some have been resolved.