543 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

At 543 Howard Avenue in Brownsville, this 4-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement building, built in 1910 and currently owned by Christopher Bramwell, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning are the recurring problems with unsanitary conditions, with multiple mold complaints reported in 2025 and 2024, including an emergency complaint in June 2025 that resulted in violations being issued.

The building has also faced significant heating and hot water system challenges, particularly in January 2025, when multiple emergency complaints were recorded, though inspectors were able to verify that issues were resolved in some cases. The property has experienced various plumbing issues, including toilet malfunctions and sink problems, with the most recent plumbing complaint occurring in June 2025. A comprehensive inspection of Apartment 4C in October 2024 revealed multiple violations requiring attention, including water leaks, mold conditions, and problems with self-closing doors, water leaks, and wall repairs.

While many of these violations were certified as addressed by November 2024, one plumbing-related issue involving a refrigerator gasket remains open. The building has demonstrated good pest control management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past seven years, according to the city's bedbug reporting system, with all annual filings showing zero infested units. The property has had periodic infrastructure issues, including significant water flow problems in August 2024, but most complaints have been promptly addressed, though access issues have occasionally hindered inspections.