256 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The 5-story, 25-unit New Law Tenement building at 256 Pacific Street in Boerum Hill, owned by Sergio Tello and constructed in 1920, is currently experiencing significant heating system challenges. Most notably, in January 2025, there were multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints covering the entire building, with similar issues previously reported in December 2024, indicating persistent system failures. The building currently has two open C-class violations from December 2024 regarding inadequate heat supply in Apartment 24 and excessive hot water temperatures.

Additional maintenance concerns include multiple code violations from late 2024 regarding locked heating system access, defective doors, and encumbrances in public areas. The building's history reveals several concerning patterns, including repeated issues with heat and hot water systems, which have generated multiple complaints and violations over recent years. There have been periodic problems with unauthorized smoking in designated smoke-free areas, a pest infestation complaint (though access limitations hindered inspection), and various building maintenance violations. A notable illegal conversion complaint was filed in March 2024, though the inspector was unable to gain access.

The property has maintained active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no reported infestations in recent years, and has passed rodent inspections between 2017 and 2021, though bait application was required multiple times in late 2017. The building's management has demonstrated prompt response to many complaints, as evidenced by the closure of multiple heat/hot water complaints through HPD verification, though access issues have sometimes prevented full inspections. The property has seen some compliance improvements, with several past violations being resolved, including door repairs and heat supply issues in specific apartments. However, the recurring nature of heating system problems suggests an ongoing infrastructure challenge that has persisted through 2025.