204 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

204 14th Street is a 4-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Ernest Schemitsch. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, particularly notable during a significant winter period in early 2024, which generated multiple emergency complaints. Between January and February 2024 alone, there were at least 10 documented complaints about inadequate heat and hot water across the entire building, with one Class C violation issued on February 20, 2024, regarding hot water provision in Apartment 1.

More recently, similar heating issues were reported in December 2024 and again in January 2025, though these complaints were subsequently closed after inspections, indicating either corrections were made or access issues prevented full verification. The building's maintenance history shows various safety and compliance concerns over the years, including three notable violations in 2022-2023 related to fire safety: a missing/defective self-closing door at the 4th story bulkhead and illegal fastening mechanisms on the roof bulkhead (though these were eventually closed). Other violations have included accumulation of refuse in the north front yard (2020) and obstructions on fire escapes (2019), both of which were resolved.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs for the past five reporting periods (2020-2025), with no infestations or eradications documented. Recent inspections, including a tenant safety inspection in May 2025, indicate compliance with current regulations. While the heating system appears to be an ongoing challenge, the building has generally maintained compliance with other housing maintenance codes, with many historical violations marked as closed upon correction.