676 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 28-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 676 Howard Avenue in Brownsville, built in 1930 and currently owned by Hershy Beigel, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months. Between late May and June 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding water leaks, unsanitary sewage conditions, and wall paint/plaster issues, with some classified as emergencies. While most of these complaints were closed due to lack of access for inspection, one significant violation was issued in late May 2025 regarding ceiling paint/plaster problems, requiring the property owner to address the issue within the specified timeframe.

The building's previous records show a pattern of maintenance challenges, including three Class C violations from December 2024 related to inadequate heat and hot water in Apartment 2C, though these were certified as corrected in January 2025. Earlier issues from 2024 included multiple violations regarding defective self-closing doors and security features at the building's entrance and vestibule, though these were also subsequently addressed. The building's recent maintenance history shows some areas of concern, particularly regarding water-related issues, as evidenced by multiple plumbing complaints in May 2025.

However, it's worth noting that the building has successfully maintained a bedbug-free status over the past several years, with zero reported cases in the last five annual filings (2021-2025), and passed rodent inspections in 2017. Previous HPD inspections in May 2025 resolved several complaints regarding plumbing issues, appliance problems, and paint/plaster concerns, though some conditions required violations to be issued, indicating ongoing maintenance requirements. The property appears to have an established system for addressing violations, as evidenced by the prompt certification of some issues as corrected, though the recent pattern of complaints suggests continued attention to maintenance matters may be required.