642 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 4-story, 8-unit building at 642 President Street in Park Slope, owned by Charles Quimby and built in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a heat and hot water complaint in January 2025, though HPD was unable to access the affected apartments to verify the issue. A cluster of emergencies occurred in July 2023, including concerns with plumbing (water supply, basin/sink, toilet), electrical lighting, door, and appliance (electric/gas range) systems, though no violations were issued following HPD inspections.

The building has a concerning history of heat-related problems, with emergencies documented in 2019 (apartment heat) and 2022 (entire building heat). Multiple door-related violations were recorded between 2015-2023, including a 2023 violation requiring repair of defective self-closing doors at the building entrance. The property has maintained an active bedbug monitoring record from 2019 to 2025, consistently reporting zero infested dwelling units, and has successfully passed rodent inspections in recent years, though failed a 2023 inspection for "Other Reasons." The building's documented history shows recurring infrastructure maintenance challenges, particularly related to heating systems, doors, and plumbing.

While many complaints have been resolved without violations being issued, there are several instances where access for inspection was not granted or available. The most recent complaints indicate ongoing issues with basic building systems, though recent bedbug reporting suggests effective pest management practices are in place. The building's age and history of maintenance complaints suggest particular attention is needed regarding basic building systems, though many recent violations have been addressed without ongoing issues.