286 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building at 286 19th Street in Sunset Park, built in 1931 and currently owned by Rachel Phipps, has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, most recently reported in March 2025 and November 2024, all affecting the entire building. The property has documented two separate incidents of chemical vapors/odors in late 2024, one of which remains unresolved as of June 2024.

A series of maintenance and safety concerns emerged in late 2023, including multiple water leak reports (both heavy and slow), mold, and electrical issues, though inspections found no violations. The building has had several significant violations and complaints regarding the heating system, including an active ECB violation from September 2022 related to boiler maintenance issues (with a $3,125 penalty), and previous violation notices regarding posting of heating system information and door self-closing mechanisms. Throughout its history, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2018, with all annual reports showing zero infested or re-infested units.

The property has undergone various repairs and improvements, including addressing past violations related to fire safety (fire escape access in 2020) and maintenance of common areas (hall ceiling repairs in 2019). Rodent inspections conducted in 2019 showed mixed results, with one initial inspection failing for unspecified reasons, though subsequent inspections passed. While many complaints have been properly addressed and closed, the recurring nature of heating system issues remains a notable concern for the building's recent history.