425 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story, eight-unit Old Law Tenement at 425 3rd Avenue in Gowanus, owned by Luis Perez, has experienced several notable events impacting resident experience and safety since 2019. Most concerning are the open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, suggesting ongoing non-compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements despite a 2021 filing period showing no reported infestations.

In December 2019, the building faced multiple safety concerns, including obstructed fire escapes (noted as open violations) due to flower pots on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th story balconies, and household items blocking egress from the 4th story public hall, though these violations had certified corrections by February 2020. The building also has an HPD-recorded heating/hot water complaint from December 2019 that could not be verified due to lack of access for inspection.

Prior to these issues, there was an ECB violation in July 2018 related to various maintenance concerns including openings in walls/ceilings, wiring issues, and improper storage in the boiler room, which was resolved with a penalty of $312. While the bedbug reporting violations indicate potential ongoing oversight, it's worth noting that the building's most recent documented bedbug report (2021) showed no affected units, and previous heat/hot water issues appear to be isolated incidents based on the available records.