569 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement at 569 49th Street in Sunset Park, currently owned by Abdel Awawdeh, has experienced several significant issues over recent years. Most notably, there are four active violations regarding the unlawful conversion of the building into a 9-family dwelling by creating a Class A apartment in the cellar level, for which the owner faces $10,000 in penalties. The building has an outstanding violation for failing to file the required 2018-2023 external low-pressure inspections, which raises safety concerns.

The property has documented rodent issues, with multiple complaints filed between 2022 and 2021, including sightings and conditions attracting rodents, though some complaints were addressed through rodent bait application. A series of housing maintenance complaints were recorded in October 2019, including issues with lighting, wall conditions, cabinets, and water leaks, though no violations were issued at that time. Additionally, there are multiple active bedbug report violations from 2021 to 2024, suggesting ongoing pest management compliance issues.

The most recent inspections and enforcement actions occurred in 2025, with two Oath violations served related to enforcement work orders. Historical data shows the building experienced various maintenance issues, including electrical problems and water leaks in 2019. The persistent nature of the rodent issues and the recent illegal conversion violations, along with the failure to comply with pressure inspection requirements, indicate ongoing challenges with building maintenance and safety compliance. While some historical complaints have been addressed, many violations remain active, particularly concerning bedbug reporting requirements and the unauthorized cellar conversion.