161 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 161 18th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Michael Ameno and constructed in 1929, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly throughout 2023-2024. The most recent cluster of complaints, filed in October 2023, included multiple reports of plumbing issues (specifically related to basins/sinks), window frame problems, and a mold concern, all of which were addressed by HPD but had some cases with incomplete resolution notes.

A more substantial set of violations was documented in October 2023 through March 2024, primarily affecting apartment 1R, including problems with pests (specifically mice), water leaks, flooring/stairs, window frames, and mold conditions totaling approximately 2 square feet in a closet ceiling. The building has a documented history of water-related issues and mold problems, with multiple violations requiring correction between 2018 and 2024.

Notably, a Class C violation issued in October 2023 regarding a mice infestation in apartment 1R remains open as of the last inspection. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record since 2020, with consistent filings showing zero infested or re-infested units, and all past infestations (if any) have been noted as eradicated. While the building appears to be generally meeting bedbug reporting requirements, the recurring nature of water, plumbing, and mold issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly affecting the first-floor unit (1R) based on the available violation history.