638 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement at 638 East 96th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Dov Kohn, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent months. Between January and May 2025, the building generated multiple 311 service requests and housing maintenance code complaints, with recurring issues related to mailboxes, intercom systems, plumbing (including toilets and sinks), doors, and heating systems.

Of particular concern are the open housing maintenance code violations identified in November 2024, primarily affecting apartment 2F, which include problems with pests (mice and roaches), plumbing issues, door security and functionality, and a defective smoke detector. The building also experienced heating and hot water issues in January 2025, though these were reportedly resolved when inspectors arrived.

The property has a history of rodent inspections dating back to 2011-2013, all of which resulted in failures for various reasons, suggesting ongoing challenges with pest control despite the absence of recent documented rodent infestations. While there was no recorded bedbug activity during the 2020-2021 reporting period, the building's maintenance history shows persistent issues that have required multiple complaints and inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Most recently, there are open violations regarding mailbox conditions and multiple pest infestations in apartment 2F that require attention, while several service requests in 2025 were closed without violations being found, primarily due to inspection access issues or completed resolutions.