449 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 8-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building at 449 16th Street in South Slope, owned by Arik Lifshitz, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past three years, with the most recent cluster of complaints in early 2025. Between March and May 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding water leaks (heavy flow), ceiling paint/plaster issues, unsanitary conditions (pests), and floor problems, though inspections were unsuccessful due to lack of access.

In 2022, significant violations were documented in Apartment 1L, including pest infestations (mice and roaches), carbon monoxide detector issues, electrical problems, and damaged floor tiles, all of which were later certified as corrected. The building has a mixed history of pest control measures, with multiple rodent inspections and bait applications recorded between 2018 and 2019 showing periods of rat activity. The property has shown some recent improvements in bedbug management, with annual reports from 2020 to 2024 indicating no infestations or previous units.

A 2019 inspection revealed a missing handrail issue at the front yard stairs that remains open as of 2023. While there have been multiple appliance-related complaints over the years, including issues with refrigerators and electric/gas ranges, most were resolved through repairs or replacements. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and pest management, though some improvements have been noted in recent years.