257 60th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 257 60th Street, owned by Benjimin Cheng, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in late 2023, multiple violations were documented in apartment 3R, including problems with mold, missing window guards, a defective carbon monoxide detector, electrical issues, and inadequate hot water supply. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing concerns with basic services, as evidenced by a 2024 Department of Health complaint regarding sewage odor and a November 2023 heat and hot water complaint.

In 2024, self-closing door issues were identified in both apartments 3F and 1R, and several Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented, though most have since been closed, including a July 2024 Department of Buildings inspection that showed an inability to gain access. The building's history also reveals past structural and safety concerns, particularly a 2018 incident involving unauthorized construction work on the third-floor staircase that required emergency intervention. While there have been multiple Department of Buildings violations issued in 2023 for failure to file inspection reports, these were ultimately dismissed.

The property currently shows no bedbug infestation records for the past five years, suggesting effective pest management practices. Recent permit activity indicates ongoing maintenance efforts, with several work permits issued or under processing in 2024-2025, including electrical and plumbing work. The building's overall record suggests persistent maintenance challenges, with particular concentration of issues in the third-floor apartments and concerns about building systems and safety equipment throughout the property.