642 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 16-unit, 4-story tenement building at 642 Howard Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Hershy Beigel and constructed in 1930, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water throughout 2024-2025, with three emergency complaints in January and February 2025 and one open complaint from November 2024. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, particularly affecting apartment 2B, which has required multiple repairs including radiator replacement, faucet repairs, and flooring maintenance.

Multiple unsanitary conditions were documented in 2024, including pest infestations (notably mice and roaches in February 2024) and garbage storage issues. The property has maintained bedbug-free status according to five consecutive annual reports from 2021 to 2025, with no infested units recorded. The building's maintenance record shows several violations that have been addressed, including an October 2022 violation regarding improper plaster and paint in apartment 1D and a 2022 heating issue in apartment 2B.

Recent inspections have generally passed for rodent control, with the most recent inspection in June 2023 showing compliance. The property owner has typically responded to violations within required timeframes, as evidenced by multiple certification dates showing completion of repairs. While the building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues in recent months, the overall violation history indicates that many maintenance issues are addressed promptly, though access for inspections has sometimes been a barrier to verification.