696 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
The 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building at 696 Bristol Street in Brownsville, owned by Anderson Webster and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, in early 2021, there was a cluster of urgent complaints regarding essential services including heat/hot water, electric issues, and multiple plumbing problems (including toilet, sink, and bathtub concerns) - many of which required multiple complaint filings due to HPD's inability to gain access for inspection.
The building also faced serious violations in December 2020 related to an illegal cellar conversion, including unauthorized living/sleeping spaces, a full bathroom installation, and various plumbing and electrical issues which resulted in a $1,250 penalty. More recent records show the building has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements since 2022, with no reported infestations, though there was consistent documentation of bedbug report filings from 2020-2024. Between 2022-2024, the property has had periodic violations regarding bedbug reporting compliance (April 2021-2024) and a C violation in December 2020 concerning fire safety doors.
Inspections in 2022-2023 related to permitting work and illegal conversions resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access for verification. Additional maintenance issues have been documented through 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints, though many of these were closed without violations being issued after inspection, often due to lack of access for inspection. The most recent bedbug report filing in May 2024 shows zero units affected between November 2022 and October 2023, suggesting improved pest management practices.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1930 |
Total area | 3520 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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