608 Rugby Road, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The 31-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 608 Rugby Road in Flatbush, owned by Margaret Brunn and constructed in 1931, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, from March-May 2025, there were multiple reports of heating woes, with three separate heat/hot water complaints, and recurring pest-related issues, including two instances in March 2025 and a more recent complaint in May 2025 that HPD was unable to inspect. The building underwent a detailed inspection on October 25, 2024, which revealed several violations in Apartment C4, including issues with mouse infestation, broken flooring and tiles, and problems with wall surfaces requiring repair and proper finishing.

This inspection also identified building-wide concerns such as an unspecified water leak in the lobby ceiling, with violations officially documented. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record with no infestations reported in the past seven reporting periods from 2019-2024. Looking back through the building's history, there have been various safety and maintenance violations, particularly during 2019 when multiple electrical code violations were documented, including issues with electrical continuity, use of improper materials, and unauthorized electrical work.

These violations resulted in substantial fines, though records show they were subsequently resolved. The building is currently showing an active violation from December 2021 regarding energy efficiency score display requirements. Recent rodent inspections in 2022 and 2020 passed, suggesting some improvement in pest control efforts, and the property has consistently maintained its eligibility for various permit types, including electrical and plumbing work, with multiple permits issued between 2018-2020 for maintenance and repair work.