203 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 5-story, 29-unit New Law Tenement building at 203 17th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Neera Raj, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, including reports of mold and pests, for which violations were issued. The building experienced a notable heat and hot water outage in April 2024 affecting the entire building, although reports indicated the service had been restored.

The property has also faced recurring maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in 2024, including issues with door frames, floor tiles, and accumulation of refuse in various hallways and fire passages. Additionally, there were problems with a broken metal dumbwaiter door and general sanitation issues involving pet waste on stairs. The building's most recent activity includes a 2025 complaint regarding an electric/gas range appliance issue, though HPD inspectors were unable to conduct an inspection due to access issues.

Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a pest-free record since 2019 according to bedbug reporting data, and recent rodent inspections in 2022 and earlier years showed passing results, with only one instance of rat activity being reported in mid-2015. The property has undergone various inspections and corrections, with multiple violations being formally closed between 2024-2025, indicating some responsiveness to regulatory oversight. A plumbing complaint from 2023 regarding unauthorized work was marked as unable to gain access during inspection.