638 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The six-unit, three-story New Law tenement building at 638 Vermont Street in East New York, owned by Cheryl Ighodaro and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Between 2020 and 2021, the building faced multiple heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints in February 2021 regarding inadequate heat in apartment 1F and hot water issues affecting both apartments 1F and 1R.

These problems were particularly notable during the winter months, with a similar heat and hot water complaint for the entire building in October 2020, though residents reported restoration of services. The building has also experienced various plumbing issues, including problems with toilets, sinks, and bathtubs in July 2021, though these inspections resulted in no violations being issued. More recent concerns have emerged regarding building safety systems, with violations recorded in December 2022 for defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in apartment 3F, though these were certified as corrected by the end of December 2022.

There are two open violations from August 2021 regarding defective locks at both the front area and public hall entrance doors, which may present security concerns. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to bedbug prevention, with no reported infestations in recent years, and it has passed rodent inspections in 2011 and 2012. The property's record indicates a recurring pattern of heat, hot water, and security-related issues, particularly during winter months, with most violations being addressed upon inspection, though some security-related violations remain open as of the latest records.