38 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

38 Hawthorne Street is a 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building located in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, built in 1931 and currently owned by Alice Barron. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent months, with two emergency complaints filed in October 2024 regarding lack of heating throughout the building, though inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct a thorough examination.

The building has multiple active violations with the Department of Buildings related to failure to file mandatory external low pressure inspections for the years 2018-2020 and 2022-2023. The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns, including an open bedbug reporting violation as of April 2024, and several building-wide issues in May 2024 involving plumbing (affecting bathtubs/showers, radiators, and sinks), water leaks, electrical problems (including lack of lighting), pest control, and ceiling paint/plaster issues.

There were also deficiencies noted regarding building safety requirements in 2021, including missing self-closing doors at the main entrance and lacking proper postings for gas leak procedures, smoke detector requirements, and carbon monoxide detector requirements. A rodent inspection in May 2019 resulted in a failed rating for unspecified reasons. While many previous complaints have been closed without violations being issued, the recurring nature of the heat/hot water problems and the active violations suggest ongoing infrastructure and maintenance challenges within the building.