1038 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

At 1038 Union Street in Crown Heights, this 4-story, 23-unit New Law Tenement building built in 1916 has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent years. The most significant recent issues occurred in May 2025, with violations issued for pest problems and interior wall conditions, along with complaints about plumbing, doors, and flooring. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent plumbing issues, with multiple complaints about toilets and slow leaks since early 2025.

Apartment 4F has been the focus of multiple violations since December 2024, including problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, door issues, and window repairs, though some of these violations have since been certified as corrected. The building has maintained an active bedbug prevention record, showing zero infestations in the most recent four years of reporting (2019-2024). However, there have been recurring rodent activity issues, particularly noticeable during 2024, despite some initial inspections showing passed results.

The property has undergone various inspections and resolutions, with a notable Environmental Control Board violation in May 2024 regarding deteriorated steps and mortar joints, resulting in a $625 penalty. Recent inspections have revealed ongoing maintenance needs, including water leak issues affecting the first-floor public hall and various maintenance code violations related to doors, windows, and interior surfaces. The building's history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing violations, with the most recent inspections indicating efforts to address these issues, though access challenges have sometimes hindered complete resolution verification.