696 Cleveland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law tenement at 696 Cleveland Street in East New York, built in 1930 and currently owned by Riaz Khan, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple water leak incidents documented between 2023 and 2025, including both slow and heavy flow leaks, with the most recent complaints coming in April 2025. There are also ongoing flooring issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints throughout 2023-2025.

A concerning pattern emerged in 2023 when Apartment 3R was found to have multiple violations including pest infestations (mice and roaches), plumbing problems, and various maintenance issues such as defective plaster, cabinet damage, and intercom system problems - though some of these violations were certified as addressed by June 2023. The building's compliance history shows both progress and ongoing challenges. While there have been recent water-related service requests and flooring issues as of 2025, these are generally classified as non-emergency problems.

The property has maintained its bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the most recent two annual filings (2023-2025). A significant enhanced scrutiny of the building's conditions is warranted based on the pattern of water-related issues, flooring concerns, and the 2023 pest problems in Apartment 3R. The building currently has several open violations as of April 2023, particularly affecting the 3R apartment.