605 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The five-story, 14-unit New Law Tenement located at 605 59th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Henry Sattler and constructed in 1924, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there are currently four open violations regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required under Housing Maintenance Code regulations, with inspection dates ranging from 2021 to 2024.

The building has also had periodic heating issues, including a documented loss of heat and hot water in February 2019 that was reportedly resolved within two days of tenant complaints. Other historical violations from 2019 included problems with fire escape access due to obstructing flower pots and household items on multiple floors, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. Recent concerns include an indoor air quality complaint filed in October 2024, which resulted in the Department of Health notifying the property owner of the issue.

The building underwent a Local Law 188/17 compliance inspection in late 2024, which showed no violations at the time of inspection. While the property has had various maintenance issues over the years, including unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage in 2019, many of these historical violations have been addressed and closed, with the exception of the current bedbug reporting violations that have persisted for multiple years. The building's age and history of heating and fire safety-related issues suggest attention to safety systems and maintenance can be variable, though recent inspections have shown some level of compliance with current requirements.