3004 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 21-unit, 4-story New Law tenement at 3004 Clarendon Road in East Flatbush, owned by Garvin De Souza and constructed in 1931, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues and violations over recent years. Most notably, there have been consistent problems with heating and hot water across the entire building in 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed through HPD.

The building has an active scaffold-related violation from July 2024, with a $10,000 penalty for unauthorized installation, and a previous violation from 2018 regarding an unpermitted illuminated awning, with a $1,250 penalty. The property has documented multiple maintenance issues requiring attention, including a pattern of heating system failures, water-related problems (including a heavy flow leak in April 2024), electrical outages, and various building system deficiencies.

In May 2024, significant violations were documented in apartment D5, including issues with plaster surfaces, ceramic tiles, wood floors, electrical switches, kitchen cabinets, and an infestation of mice. The building has undergone multiple rodent inspections from 2011 through 2018, showing periods of rat activity followed by successful compliance inspections. While some complaints from 2024 were investigated without violations being issued, such as flooring and wall conditions, the building's documented history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance compliance.