438 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 4-story, 32-unit New Law Tenement building at 438 52nd Street in Sunset Park, owned by Sahit Hadzovic, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in the past 12 months. Most notably, in October 2024, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints, both for individual apartments and the entire building, though these were subsequently reported as corrected. The building has faced recurring electrical problems, with emergency complaints about lighting issues in September and November 2023, followed by multiple non-emergency electrical issues including problems with outlets, switches, and the intercom system in late 2023.

Apartment D7 has exhibited significant maintenance challenges, with open violations as of 2023-2024 including defective light fixtures, window issues, and reports of a cockroach infestation. The building's historical maintenance record shows some areas of concern, though bedbug and rodent inspections indicate generally favorable conditions. The property has consistently submitted bedbug reports showing zero infested or re-infested units from 2020 through 2025.

Rodent inspections between 2010 and 2021 have shown mostly passing results, with only one failure for "Other Reasons" in 2010. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, many complaints have been addressed, with violations being closed when conditions were remedied, though several violations from 2023 remain open as of the latest inspection data. The property's age (built in 1931) and ongoing maintenance requirements are reflected in the frequency and variety of service requests and violations, which include plumbing, flooring, and general maintenance issues beyond the more recent electrical and heating problems.