640 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

640 Elton Street is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Joseph Jacob. The building's maintenance history reveals several concerning patterns, particularly regarding water and safety issues. Most recently, in June 2024, violations were documented regarding an unsecured iron ladder leading to the roof scuttle opening, and in Unit 1R, there were problems with hot water exceeding 130 degrees, water leaks in the bathroom ceiling, and broken plastered surfaces.

A pertinent plumbing emergency related to water supply occurred in November 2023, and earlier complaints about heat and hot water issues in the entire building were noted in October 2018. The building has also experienced safety-related incidents, including sprinkler system inspections in 2019 that resulted in no violations being recorded. The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the past five years, with no reported infestations.

However, there were past rodent issues, with failed inspections in 2014 and 2015 indicating rat activity. Recent inspections in 2012 passed successfully. Two doors (cellar and front yard) were found to have unauthorized locking mechanisms in June 2024, and there are documented violations regarding missing window guards throughout public areas, which was addressed in June 2024. The building's owner has obtained multiple permits in 2019 and 2020 for unspecified work, though the nature of these improvements is not detailed in the available records.