684 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

684 Metropolitan Avenue is a three-story, six-unit OLD LAW TENEMENT building constructed in 1930, currently owned by John Imperatore and located in Williamsburg. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably in January 2023 when multiple heating system complaints were filed, indicating building-wide heat and hot water problems. Though these complaints were addressed, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to gain access to inspect many units.

During this same period, multiple violations were issued regarding required safety notices, including carbon monoxide detector requirements, smoke detector requirements, and gas leak procedures. A particularly concerning violation noted a free-standing radiator in the first-story public hall that was classified as a nuisance. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of rodent activity concerns, with multiple initial inspections between 2018 and 2022 indicating rat activity, though the most recent compliance inspection in December 2022 passed, suggesting some improvement in pest management.

Bedbug reporting records from 2021 through 2024 show no confirmed infestations during the latest three reporting periods. More recent developments include the resolution of various administrative violations in late 2024, including the proper posting of safety notices and certification requirements. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though the absence of recent heating system complaints and confirmed pest issues may indicate some stabilization in building conditions.