375 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 8-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 375 13th Street in South Slope, owned by Joseph Marino, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints recorded in November 2024, October 2024, and several others throughout 2023-2024. The building also faces serious pest control problems, with documented rat activity and sanitation issues, including nine rodent-related complaints between late 2023 and 2024, despite multiple bait applications and inspections.

Recent inspections have confirmed ongoing rat activity as recently as April 2025. The building has accumulated several active violations, including failure to file annual boiler and low-pressure inspections for multiple years from 2018 through 2023, and an open violation from 2024 regarding bedbug report filings. Previous complaints about unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions were reported throughout 2023. The Department of Buildings has received multiple complaints about illegal conversions and use in 2022-2024, though inspectors were often unable to gain access.

There are also open violations regarding the building's entrance door self-closing mechanisms and gas leak procedures from 2023. While some issues have been resolved, including several non-emergency complaints about unsanitary conditions, the persistence of heat/hot water problems and rodent activity suggests ongoing maintenance challenges affecting resident comfort and safety. The provided data shows that while some violations have been addressed, many remain open or are recurring issues, particularly regarding heat/hot water system reliability and pest control. The building's age and history as an Old Law Tenement may contribute to these challenges, though the frequency of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance concerns.