1604 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 12-unit, 4-story New Law tenement at 1604 Eastern Parkway in Brownsville, owned by John Crocker and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water system reliability over recent years, with multiple emergency complaints in 2020-2021 and the most recent complaint in January 2025. The building is currently under investigation for two open violations issued in October 2024: one requires public halls and stairs to be repainted with light-colored paint, and another mandates posting of heating system access information.

Notably, there are multiple active violations affecting apartment 2A as of 2024, including pest infestations (both mice and roaches), plumbing issues (leaky faucet and bathtub problems), and various necessary repairs including work on the bathroom door and kitchen cabinet. The building's history reveals persistent rodent control challenges, particularly between 2016 and 2019, with multiple inspections showing rat activity.

While there were previous concerns about a rat infestation in 2019 (August, July, and August), these were later addressed. The property experienced some significant maintenance issues in 2020, with both individual apartment and building-wide complaints regarding heat and hot water systems, though many of these conditions were reportedly corrected. The building has generally demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported since 2020, and its overall maintenance record shows periodic addressing of various building code violations, though some recent issues remain outstanding.