247 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 5-story, 25-unit New Law Tenement building at 247 13th Street in South Slope, owned by Brian Garland and constructed in 1914, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water disruptions, including a building-wide outage in July 2024 that required HPD intervention but was reportedly resolved shortly thereafter. The building has also faced electrical problems, with two separate "no lighting" incidents in early 2025 and various appliance-related issues, including refrigerator malfunctions in 2024-2025.

Recent inspections and violations highlight ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly in apartment 25, where violations were issued in June 2024 regarding a broken kitchen sink cabinet, defective plaster surfaces, and roof leakage affecting multiple rooms. The building also received a violation in December 2023 for improperly secured window air conditioner brackets on the 3rd and 4th floors, resulting in a $3,125 penalty that remains outstanding. Water-related issues have been documented, including plumbing problems and slow leaks in June 2024, though not all inspections resulted in violations.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations or eradications in the past seven years of monitoring. While the building's age and maintenance history suggest persistent challenges, especially regarding utilities and appliances, there have been no recent major safety concerns reported through the 311 system. The building's management has generally responded to complaints and violations, though some issues have recurring nature, indicating ongoing maintenance needs.