697 Miller Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story New Law Tenement at 697 Miller Avenue in East New York, owned by Mayer Kaufman, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months, particularly concerning pest problems. Between March and June 2025, multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests were filed, with several resulting in HPD violations that required the owner to make corrections. The building's third-floor apartment (3F) has been the focus of important violations since late 2024, including issues with mold (greater than 30 square feet), defective window guards, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and inadequate heating.

Other notable problems in 3F included a leaking roof, damaged plaster and paint, and concerns about door functionality. Recent months have also seen complaints about building-wide issues, including problems with the intercom system and general maintenance. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (as per the bedbug reporting system), the property has an open heating and hot water complaint from March 2025 that remains unresolved as of the latest available data.

The building's history shows a pattern of pest-related issues, with similar complaints recorded in 2013, though rodent inspections during that period yielded both passed and failed results. Despite these challenges, it should be noted that all violations were marked as "Closed" after inspection or other resolution, though this typically means the property owner has been given time to address the issues rather than confirming complete resolution. The most recent travaux is being monitored through multiple 311 service requests and HPD inspections, indicating ongoing attention to these maintenance issues.