86 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 86 Schermerhorn Street in Boerum Hill, owned by Jack Seng, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly in recent months. Most notably, there have been multiple reports of heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building in December 2024 and January 2025, though HPD inspections were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The building has also faced persistent pest problems, with four recent complaints about pests (two of which were categorized as emergency situations), as well as reports of mold and roofing issues in January 2025.

These recent complaints, while investigated, were determined not to violate housing laws, according to HPD's resolution descriptions. Of particular concern is the building's ongoing rat activity, with four inspections between 2024 and 2025 confirming the presence of rats. The building has also received three open Housing Maintenance Code violations (from 2022-2024) related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though recent bedbug filings from 2019-2020 show no confirmed infestations.

While there were two separate complaints about illegal after-hours work (in 2018 and 2022), inspections did not find any violations at the time. The most recent 311 service requests and housing maintenance code complaints from early 2025 indicate various unsanitary conditions being reported by tenants, though these complaints have all been closed following HPD inspections. The building's age (built in 1910) and history of maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep, particularly regarding heating systems and pest control.