356 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The 5-story, 20-unit landmark OLD LAW TENEMENT building at 356 State Street in Boerum Hill, owned by Tara Dexter and constructed in 1920, has experienced recurring plumbing issues and maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, in March and April 2025, multiple plumbing complaints were filed regarding toilets and steam pipes/riser failures, with HPD unable to complete inspections of some of these recent complaints.

The building has also faced significant infrastructure concerns, with violations issued in March 2025 related to plumbing and bathroom facilities, and previous violations from August 2024 regarding trash chute doors on multiple floors, ceiling repairs, and mold conditions in the 5th-story public hall. The property history reveals several concerning patterns, including water-related issues such as roof leaks and ceiling problems, particularly on the 5th floor, which experienced visible mold conditions. Emergency and immediate emergency complaints have been filed regarding plumbing systems, including toilets and steam pipes/riser systems.

While there were construction-related issues noted in 2020 and 2021, including work without a permit and stop work orders, the building has shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, with no reported infestations. Recent rodent inspections in 2018 and 2013 showed compliance, passing without any noted issues. Multiple maintenance violations from 2024 remain open, indicating ongoing challenges with building upkeep and infrastructure maintenance, particularly focusing on the public areas and building systems rather than individual units.