168 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

168 35th Street in Sunset Park is a 4-unit, 4-story old law tenement building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Lee Phang. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2023-2024, with significant problems including heat and hot water outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, as well as persistent mold and pest infestation problems.

Notable events include multiple heat/hot water complaints in late 2023, a water leak investigation in December 2023 that could not be inspected, and several sanitation-related complaints involving mold and pests, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment. The building underwent inspections that revealed various violations, including electrical issues, mold presence, and pest infestations, particularly in the first-floor apartment, though most violations have been closed following necessary repairs or corrections. Serious safety concerns emerged in February 2023 with two separate complaints regarding blocked egress paths, leading to an Environmental Control Board violation due to an obstructed fire escape pathway on the first floor, where personal belongings and a metal bunk bed were found to be in violation.

The property has maintained a clean bedbug record, with all recent filings showing zero infested units. While the building's management has generally addressed violations through closure certificates, the frequency of maintenance issues, particularly relating to basic services like heat and water, suggests ongoing challenges with building systems. The most recent documented issues as of 2024 primarily revolve around water systems and heating infrastructure, with the last major complaints occurring in late 2023.