701 Avenue C, Brooklyn, NY 11218

701 Avenue C is a four-story, 46-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1923 in Kensington, currently owned by Mosheref Hussain. The building has experienced ongoing maintenance issues, particularly in 2025, with multiple complaints and violations related to basic services and unit conditions. Most notably, there was a significant boiler system failure in early 2025 affecting heat and hot water, which resulted in multiple complaints and violations, though one related complaint was subsequently resolved.

The building has faced recurrent pest control challenges, with documented bedbug infestations in apartment 1A in 2024, along with multiple subsequent pest-related complaints in 2025. Notable safety concerns include violations for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 1A, though these were addressed by November 2024. Recent maintenance issues have included problems with doors and windows, plumbing fixtures, and various interior conditions such as paint and plaster work.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved violations and service requests, particularly during 2025. Multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints were filed regarding doors, windows, and plumbing systems between April and June 2025, with some resulting in violations requiring correction. The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny, with environmental control board violations issued in 2024 for excessive garbage and unpermitted construction work in the basement, though one of these violations is currently listed as active. While there have been improvements in some areas, such as the building passing rodent inspections in 2025, the overall maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining basic building systems and compliance with housing maintenance codes.