1641 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11207

1641 Broadway, a 4-story, 5-unit Old Law Tenement built in 1931 and owned by Steven Kashanian, has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple incidents of water-related issues, including slow leaks reported in both 2024 and 2023, and a significant pest issue reported in early 2025. The building experienced heat/hot water issues in 2024 that affected the entire building, although some complaints about these problems in late 2021 were either inspected with no violations found or resulted in the department's inability to gain access for inspection.

In late 2023, the building was cited for multiple Class B violations, including a mold issue in apartment 4R, problems with the intercom system, and a water leak in the 4th-story public hall. The property also had some construction-related violations in 2018-2019, including tampering with stop work orders and failure to maintain safety requirements, though these appear to have been resolved. The building has shown improvement in pest control, with no bedbug reports in the past three years, and recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 resulted in passing grades.

Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) records indicate that the department has frequently been unable to complete inspections due to access issues, including recent complaints about unsanitary conditions and plumbing problems in 2025. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with water-related issues, heating systems, and access for inspections, though many recent complaints have been categorized as non-emergency. Importantly, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations and has consistently passed rodent inspections, indicating some areas of effective management despite recurring maintenance issues.