653 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

653 Pennsylvania Avenue is a two-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1922, currently owned by Eliana Domb. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three complaints in 2022 (December, November) and one in early 2021, though inspections resulted in no violations in some cases, while others were marked as unresolved access issues. Notable maintenance concerns have emerged over time, including multiple plumbing violations in August 2021, appliance issues, and window frame problems.

The building has documented sanitation history, with violations for mold and pests in November 2020, and concerning conditions were reported in 2019 that included leaky bathroom faucets, pest infestation, and various maintenance issues in apartment 2R. The building's infrastructure has faced significant challenges, particularly in 2018-2019, when serious structural issues were documented through ECB violations, including multiple areas of crack patterns on exterior walls requiring substantial repair (with penalties totaling $12,875). There were also concerning reports regarding the building's boiler and gas systems during this period, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

In recent years, the property has demonstrated improved pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2021 (with the most recent filings in 2023-2024 indicating zero infested units). The building has maintained compliance with rodent inspections since 2012, though there was one failed inspection in 2011. Currently, as of March 2023, the building is under two open violations from 2021 related to public hall ceiling maintenance and a skylight leak, as well as several other open violations from 2018 concerning building walls and appurtenances.