988 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The four-story, 18-unit New Law Tenement building at 988 Bergen Street in Crown Heights, owned by Joel Fekete, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in early 2025, suggesting ongoing difficulties with building-wide heating systems. The building has faced various plumbing and maintenance problems, including a significant period of water-related issues in 2024 (January), unsanitary conditions including pests in May 2024, and multiple inspection attempts for wall damage that required repairs and proper color adjustments in August 2024.

The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges that began to intensify in 2022, particularly in apartment C3, which experienced multiple violations requiring attention to fire safety (smoke detector and window guard issues), carbon monoxide detector requirements, and plumbing problems. Environmental concerns were addressed through multiple violations related to lead paint and mold, which were officially certified as corrected in late 2022. Notably, there are active electrical violations from 2018 related to unlicensed work and improper electrical equipment use in apartments C3 and D1, with associated penalties.

While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status for the past four reporting periods, rodent activity has been documented consistently in 2024-2025, with both initial and compliance inspections showing ongoing pest control measures being implemented. The Department of Buildings received several complaints regarding building stability and vibrations in 2019, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their visits. The property has undergone various official inspections and received necessary permits during 2018-2019 for unspecified work, with records showing both the issuing and subsequent compliance of multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations. The current date is July 2025, and while some historical issues have been addressed, recurring problems with heating systems and rodent activity suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.