608 Osborn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 608 Osborn Street in Brownsville, owned by Esteban Marquez and built in 1930, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues over the past year. The most concerning recent developments include rodent infestations, with failed inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in December 2024 and January 2025, following multiple complaints in late 2024.

The building has also faced significant plumbing challenges, with emergency toilet issues reported in both August and December 2024, along with multiple attempts by HPD to inspect these problems. Other notable violations include a 2024 discovery of mold in apartment 1R, broken kitchen cabinet doors, and various repair needs including door and window issues, particularly affecting the first-floor unit. Earlier violations from 2024 included problems with heat and hot water systems, both for individual apartments and the entire building, occurring in February and April 2024.

The building was found to have lead paint hazards in apartment 2R in May 2024, requiring remediation. While some maintenance issues were addressed and closed, including unsanitary conditions and various repairs, the persistent rodent problems and multiple failed inspections suggest ongoing building maintenance challenges. The property has generally passed inspections in the past, with a rodent inspection passing as recently as January 2019, but the recent pattern of violations indicates significant deterioration in building conditions.