637 Osborn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, 5-unit New Law Tenement building at 637 Osborn Street in Brownsville, constructed in 1930, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. As of July 2025, there are multiple open violations from a September 2024 inspection of apartment 2R, including problems with self-closing doors, plastered surfaces, wood door frame, bathroom fixtures, and cabinet issues.

The building has demonstrated recurring issues with pests, specifically roaches and mice, that remain unresolved. Between March and April 2025 alone, there were multiple heat, plumbing, electrical, and ventilation complaints, with violations noted for plumbing (toilet) and flooring/stairs conditions. Several emergency service requests in 2025 related to heat/hot water, door issues, and various maintenance concerns highlight ongoing maintenance challenges, though some complaints have been closed without violations being found.

The property currently holds multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations, including Class A violations regarding required postings for smoke detector requirements and housing information guides in the public hall, and Class C violations for missing notices related to the building's heating system keyholder. While some earlier complaints from 2025 have been resolved, including those related to lighting, electric/gas range, and various general maintenance issues, the building's maintenance history suggests persistent challenges with basic building systems and prompt repairs. The most recent service request in April 2025 regarding a door issue resulted in an inspection where the inspector could not gain access, leaving the case pending resolution as of that inspection.