614 Marlborough Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 8-unit, 4-story tenement building at 614 Marlborough Road in Flatbush, owned by Jay Gruen, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2021. Most recently, in January 2025, there was a heavy water leak that required HPD intervention. The building faced multiple system failures in late 2022-early 2023, including electrical wiring problems, water-related issues, and various maintenance concerns such as door/window repairs, paint/plaster work, and plumbing fixes across multiple units.

Notably, Apartment A2 had multiple documented violations in April 2022, including electrical wiring concerns, pest infestation, and various repair needs, though these were subsequently closed. The building's recent history includes concerning patterns of illegal conversion attempts in late 2021, resulting in ECB violations for unauthorized occupancy modifications in the cellar area. In 2018, there was a hazardous floor condition in Apartment A2 that created trip hazards, which resulted in a $250 penalty.

The property has an established history of rodent issues, with inspections revealing rat activity in 2021, though earlier inspections in 2014 and 2013 passed compliance checks. It's worth noting that the building has maintained a zero infestation rate for bedbugs since at least 2019, with regular reporting showing no cases or re-infestations. The most recent bedbug reports from 2024 and 2023 show no affected units, suggesting effective pest management practices.