2037 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 2037 Union Street in Brownsville, owned by Jacob Friedman and built in 1930, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, warranting attention. Most notably, in April 2025, multiple violations were documented through 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints, including problems with electrical outlets, plumbing fixtures (bathtub/showers and sinks), flooring, and window frames. A ceiling paint/plaster issue was investigated in 2025, with violations issued.

These recent problems build on a pattern of maintenance challenges, as evidenced by past violations including ventilation system issues (2024), wall paint/plaster problems (2024), and a pest infestation (2022). The building's history shows recurring safety equipment concerns, with violations recorded in 2023 and 2022 related to defective smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 2 and 6, respectively. The property has undergone various inspections and interventions over the years, including a thorough violation inspection in February 2023 that documented multiple class B and C violations, though these were subsequently closed after correction by March 2023.

The building's maintenance record shows periodic rodent inspections, with mixed results between 2011 and 2018, and consistently positive bedbug reports since 2021, indicating no active infestations during the reporting periods. While some historical issues have been resolved, the recent cluster of violations in 2025 raises concerns about ongoing maintenance responsiveness. Prior to this recent surge in complaints, the building had been relatively stable, with most previous violations being addressed in a timely manner, including a significant pest control intervention in 2022.