667 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 667 47th Street in Sunset Park, built in 1930 and currently owned by Qin Li, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with multiple complaints registered in 2021 and 2022, though these were typically resolved promptly. The building has also faced plumbing challenges, including sink issues in 2024 and 2021, with the most serious plumbing incident being a heavy water leak in 2021 that resulted in violations.

The property has documented internal maintenance violations, particularly in apartment 3F in 2022, where issues with roach infestation, mold (approximately 8 sq ft in bathroom), and door problems were identified and subsequently addressed. The building's recent history reveals ongoing maintenance oversight, particularly regarding required inspections. Currently, there is an active violation as of September 2024 for failure to file the 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection, and similar violations from 2023 and 2019 were previously issued and dismissed.

Earlier violations regarding emergency exits and various maintenance issues were addressed, including removal of encumbrances blocking roof access and public hallways in 2023. On a more positive note, the building has maintained an active bedbug management protocol with no reported infestations in the past two years (2022-2024), following a period in 2020-2021 when all six units required eradication treatment. While the building shows consistent attention to addressing violations and maintaining records, the pattern of emergency complaints and violations regarding inspection filings suggests ongoing management challenges, particularly regarding timely reporting of mandatory inspections and handling of major system failures like heat and hot water supply.