698 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

698 Classon Avenue is a 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by David Perez. The property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over the past two years, particularly affecting Unit 1E, which has ongoing open violations from 2021-2024 related to kitchen and bathroom repairs, including defective ceramic floor tiles, sink waste line leaks, and issues with plastered surfaces and paint. Multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues were reported as emergencies in early 2024.

More recent concerns include two smoking violations in early 2025 and attempted inspections for water leaks and pest issues in September 2024 where housing inspectors were unable to gain access. The building's boiler system underwent inspection in late 2023, revealing multiple defects requiring attention, including a missing nameplate, defective mixing valve, and missing relief valves, resulting in a $310 penalty. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in the past four years, from 2019 through 2024.

Rodent inspections conducted annually from 2023 to 2025 have consistently resulted in passing grades. Historical data shows the building had a benchmarking violation in 2019 for failure to file energy use reports, though this was subsequently dismissed. While there have been various maintenance issues documented through 311 complaints and housing maintenance code violations, many have been resolved, though some open violations remain, particularly related to Unit 1E. The building's management has generally responded to inspection requests, though there have been instances of required follow-up inspections not being completed within the initial timeframe, as observed in the September 2024 complaints.