354 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 354 21st Street in Sunset Park, owned by Robert Hopkins, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning is the current status of the building, with active violations for failure to file external low pressure inspections in 2018 and 2019 as of June 2023. The property has had recurring pest control challenges, with multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints in late 2022 regarding unsanitary conditions and pests, though inspections were unable to gain access to review the reported issues.

A rodent sighting was reported and resolved in July 2023, while a more significant rat problem was documented in 2019, with initial inspections showing rodent activity requiring follow-up compliance inspections. In late 2022, the building experienced various maintenance issues, including problems with stairs and electrical lighting, though inspections during this period found no violations. A heating issue was reported and resolved in February 2020.

The building's bedbug reporting records from 2019 through 2024 indicate no confirmed infestations during the past five reporting periods, suggesting effective management of this specific pest problem. A smoking violation was documented and addressed in 2021. Recent records show one complaint about excessive debris in 2024, though no violations were found upon inspection. While the building has faced multiple maintenance challenges over the past few years, the most pressing current concerns appear to be the active violations regarding inspection filing requirements and the historical pattern of rodent-related issues.