936 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 24-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 936 St. Marks Avenue, owned by Yehoshua Augenbaum, has experienced several recurring maintenance and pest control issues in recent years (2022-2025). Most notably, there have been ongoing rodent problems, with the most recent Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) rodent violation recorded in March 2025, and multiple follow-up baiting inspections in May 2025.

The building has also faced multiple unsanitary condition complaints in early 2025, including reports of mold, pest infestations, and various plumbing issues (bathtub/shower problems), many of which could not be properly inspected by the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) due to access issues. The property has a history of building code violations and service requests that indicate serious maintenance concerns. In late 2024, there were violations related to refuse accumulation, fire escape obstructions, and a rat infestation in the front yard, which were classified as Class B or C violations.

Previous complaints between 2019-2022 included issues such as illegal conversions, unauthorized work, and problems with building systems like the boiler. Although there have been multiple complaints about various maintenance issues, the building's bedbug reporting system shows no recorded infestations between 2021 and 2025. The owner has received penalties for various violations, including a $2,500 fine in 2022 related to occupancy contrary to DOB records and work without proper permits. Recent permit activity from 2020 shows issued permits for renovation work with job numbers 322040830.