624 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 23-unit, 4-story building at 624 Howard Avenue in Brownsville, built in 1930 and owned by John Touhey, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns being rodent infestations and water leaks. The building currently has two open violations from July 2023 in Apartment 4, including a rat infestation and missing heat riser escutcheon plate.

Between October 2020 and July 2022, there were multiple complaints and violations related to water leaks, with at least seven separate incidents in October 2020 alone, some of which were classified as emergencies. The property has also had recurring pest problems, with violations issued for vermin and cockroach infestations in multiple apartments, though recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show no infestations.

Recent inspections show a mix of compliance and violation issues; the most recent rodent inspection in December 2023 passed, but there was rat activity reported in February 2023. The building's maintenance history includes multiple issued permits in 2020-2021 for unspecified work, and while a 2021 Tenant Safety Inspection found no violations, a violation was issued in June 2023 for failing to file the 2021 external low-pressure inspection, though this was dismissed in August 2023. The building's overall maintenance record shows some improvements in recent years, with fewer complaints about water leaks and pests compared to the 2020-2022 period, though the persistence of rodent issues remains notable.