631 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

631 Lexington Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit old law tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1899 and currently owned by Kathryn Lightner. The property has experienced significant recurring heat and hot water issues in late 2024, with multiple emergency complaints between December 1 and December 23, all involving the entire building. While these complaints were ultimately closed with indications that conditions were corrected, the frequency suggests ongoing building system challenges.

Prior to this, the building faced several maintenance issues in 2024, including unsanitary conditions related to pests (May), and multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in Apartment 2R related to window guards, mouse infestation, and various repair needs including ventilation system issues and cabinet replacement, all of which were certified as corrected between June and August 2024. The building's systems have been under scrutiny, with a 2022 Department of Buildings inspection noting a boiler violation regarding an oversized relief valve and a bypassed spill switch, resulting in a $1,250 penalty that was resolved. Recent rodent activity has been a persistent issue, with multiple inspections throughout 2024 and into 2025 confirming rat activity, though recent bedbug reports (2022-2025) consistently show no infestations.

The property has shown some ongoing maintenance needs, as evidenced by various emergency complaints regarding cooking gas and general conditions in 2024. The building has also experienced some structural and safety-related issues, including door and window problems documented in 2024 violations. While the heat and hot water system was operational as of late 2024, the recent pattern of complaints and system interventions may indicate this remains a critical area requiring attention.