652 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

652 Brooklyn Avenue is a 35-unit, 2-story Class A residential building constructed in 1948, currently owned by Joe Patrickowski. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple service requests and housing maintenance code violations recorded in 2025.

Notable among these are repeated water-related problems, including both heavy-flow and slow leaks documented through 311 service requests and emergency housing maintenance complaints in April and June 2025. Other significant issues include pest infestations, mold concerns, and various plumbing problems affecting sinks, toilets, and radiators. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of building code violations, particularly regarding water leaks and interior maintenance, with multiple violations issued in August 2024 specifically citing problems in Apartment 3, including issues with window frames, plaster surfaces, and required paint specifications.

The property has also encountered administrative challenges, as evidenced by multiple active Department of Buildings violations related to failure to file required external low-pressure inspections and benchmarking reports between 2020 and 2024. While the building has maintained a clean record with respect to bedbug infestations in recent years (with reports showing zero affected units), there have been recurring rodent control efforts documented between 2018 and 2019, with several inspections noting rat activity before passing compliance in May 2011. The most recent inspection patterns suggest continued attention to water-related issues and surface maintenance needs within the building, as indicated by the recent cluster of violations and service requests.