411 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 4-unit, 2-story Brownsville tenement at 411 Legion Street, owned by Joseph Mitchell and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly affecting apartment 2R. Most notably, in June 2024, multiple violations were recorded including the presence of unsanitary conditions such as pests and mold, issues with paint and plaster (including potential lead-based paint), problems with windows and frames, cabinet defects, and an appliance (refrigerator) issue.

These violations were documented through both 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints, with many classified as emergency situations. The building's recent history also reveals concerns about living conditions affecting resident safety and comfort, including a heavy water leak in October 2023 and multiple paint-related violations. Inspection records from June 2024 documented ongoing issues with lead-based paint hazards, while earlier inspections showed a pattern of pest-related problems, including cockroach infestations in June 2024.

While there has been some compliance with rodent control measures in the past, with inspections noting both pass and fail results between 2013 and 2018, the current state of the building suggests persistent maintenance challenges. The most recent documented permit in 2019 was for unspecified work under job number 340697918. The building's maintenance history indicates a need for ongoing attention to various habitability concerns, particularly in regards to unit 2R, where many of the most recent violations are concentrated.