915 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 37-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 915 Washington Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Eddie Ljesnjanin and constructed in 1930, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly in 2024 and 2025. Most notably, there has been a pattern of heating and hot water complaints, with multiple reports between November 2024 and March 2025, though many were resolved relatively quickly. Recent complaints include plumbing issues with bathtubs/showers in June 2025, mold problems in March 2025, and a persistent water leak reported in February 2025.

The building has also faced elevator concerns, with multiple complaints about single device operation and no alternate service between 2022 and 2024, though inspections did not always result in violations. The property has a mix of active and resolved violations, including an open violation regarding a broken metal door frame at the building entrance (February 2024 inspection) and several previously resolved issues in Apartment 3F involving water leaks, plaster surfaces, and bathroom maintenance that were addressed by November 2023. The building's recent history includes some concerning safety issues, particularly regarding fire escape access. In late 2022, there were environmental control board violations related to fire escape obstructions by plants and household items, though these were subsequently resolved.

There has been one reported bedbug infestation in 2024 (most recent filing), with no confirmed cases in prior years between 2018-2023. Rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with a failed initial inspection in January 2025 indicating rat activity, though subsequent inspections have generally passed. The property has maintained an active permit status since July 2020, and while there have been multiple elevator-related violations over the years, most recent inspections have either found no violations or resulted in Oath Violations being served. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure, with particular attention needed to address recurring heating, plumbing, and elevator issues.