428 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

This 4-unit, 2-story New Law Tenement building at 428 East 98th Street in Brownsville, built in 1920 and owned by Carlton Screen, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. The property currently has several open housing maintenance code violations from December 2024, primarily affecting apartment 1F, including issues with plumbing fixtures, hot water temperature, and various repair needs in the kitchen and bathroom. Between March and May 2025, there were multiple complaints and HPD inspections regarding plumbing issues, including water supply problems and sink/basin concerns, some of which resulted in violations being issued.

The building has also faced electrical issues (missing lighting), mold problems, and pest concerns, with one confirmed case of bedbugs reported in 2023, though recent filings from 2024-2025 show no active infestations. The property has a history of compliance challenges, with numerous complaints about various issues including flooring conditions, water leaks, and sanitary concerns throughout 2025. There are also active ECB violations from June 2024 regarding illegal conversion of the cellar space into an unauthorized apartment with full kitchen and bathroom facilities, for which penalties were imposed.

Multiple recent complaints have been filed regarding failure to comply with vacate orders, work without permits, and other violations, though many of these were found unsubstantiated upon inspection. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (July 2024), earlier inspections in 2016 showed compliance failures, indicating historical pest control challenges. The property has undergone several HPD inspections in 2025, some resulting in violations that require the owner to undertake corrective actions within specified timeframes.