637 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 10-unit, 3-story apartment building at 637 Bushwick Avenue, owned by Gabriel Grunblatt and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. Most notably, there were multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in August 2024 for apartment 1C, including rodent infestation (Class C), defective smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector (Class B), and issues with the bathroom ceiling (Class B). The building has also faced recurring moisture-related problems, with unsanitary conditions including mold reported in May 2022.

While the building underwent regular rodent inspections between 2019 and 2025, consistently passing each time, the August 2024 violations suggest ongoing pest management challenges. The property has maintained an active compliance record for bedbug reporting, with no infested units reported in the last five annual filings from 2020 to 2024. Previous violations from 2020 included issues with fire door self-closing mechanisms and general building maintenance in public areas, all of which were subsequently addressed.

Additional historical violations from 2013 regarding an illegal double-cylinder lock on the front entrance security system were certified as corrected in 2019. The building's documented history indicates a generally proactive response to inspections and violations, with most issues being addressed through proper channels, though the recent 2024 violations suggest persistent maintenance challenges that require monitoring. These most recent violations received timely inspection responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, which issued violations that are to be viewed for specific details at [www.nyc.gov/hpd](http://www.nyc.gov/hpd).