645 Osborn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 5-unit, 2-story New Law tenement at 645 Osborn Street in Brownsville, owned by Doren Pink and constructed in 1930, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most critical period occurring in March 2023. During this month, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water problems, electrical issues including no lighting and a power outage, plumbing concerns, and appliance malfunctions including an electric/gas range problem. Notably, there were repeated complaints about inadequate heat and hot water (with at least three separate incidents), and several complaints could not be fully investigated due to access issues.

The building currently has four open violations from 2023 related to building maintenance, including requirements to repair or replace defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, address broken plaster and paint in the bathroom ceiling, provide proper gas supply to kitchen fixtures, and secure loose treads in the public hallway stairs. Of particular concern is the ongoing issue regarding the annual bedbug report filing, with violations recorded in both 2023 and 2024. The building's documented history shows recurring problems with basic services, including a power outage in February 2022 and multiple water supply issues.

While some violations and complaints from 2023 have been closed, several important safety and maintenance issues remain outstanding as of the most recent inspection data available up to October 2023. The property has experienced numerous system failures in a relatively short period, suggesting potential patterns of deferred maintenance, though some complaints were resolved without violations being issued. The concentration of various system failures in March 2023, including heat/hot water, electrical, and appliance issues, represents the most significant period of maintenance challenges on record.