336 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement at 336 61st Street in Sunset Park, built in 1911 and owned by Curtis Truong, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in March 2024, the building faced multiple interconnected problems, particularly affecting apartment 3R, including mold (both visible and trace conditions), rodent infestations, and various maintenance issues involving walls, flooring, and lighting.

An emergency violation was issued in March 2024 for a mold condition in the bathroom ceiling of apartment 3R, and multiple other violations were noted regarding roach infestations, inoperable safety devices (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), and various repair needs. The building was also found to have rat activity during inspections in April and May 2024, following similar findings in 2022. Historical records show ongoing maintenance challenges, including electrical issues (lighting) in 2018 that inspectors could not access, and plumbing-related problems between 2018-2019 that resulted in a stop work order and subsequent permit revocation due to a suspended plumber's license.

The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 to 2023 indicates no documented infestations during the filing periods. The property has consistently undergone rodent inspections, with the most recent ones in 2022 and 2024 showing rat activity. While many of the March 2024 complaints were closed with inspections showing no violations, several violations remain open, particularly concerning bedbug reporting requirements and various building maintenance issues.