815 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 815 St Johns Place, owned by Donald Matheson, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since at least 2018, with the most recent concerns primarily involving unsanitary conditions and pest infestations. Most notably, there have been multiple pest-related complaints in 2023 and 2025, including three identical complaints in January 2025 that resulted in violations being issued. The building has also faced significant safety and maintenance challenges, as evidenced by an emergency heat and hot water complaint in January 2025, a fire escape safety violation in June 2023, and multiple unsanitary condition reports involving mold, sewage, and other issues.

Apartment 1R, in particular, has multiple open violations as of 2023, including issues with mice infestation, water leaks, and damaged interior surfaces. The property has maintained an active record of compliance inspections, with the most recent rodent inspection in May 2024 resulting in a pass, suggesting some improvements in pest control. The building's history shows periodic problems with hot water and heating systems, as evidenced by the 2022 violation for water temperature issues in Apartment 2L.

Additionally, there are multiple open violations regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections from 2020-2023. Recent bedbug reports from late 2023 and 2024 indicate no current infestations, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. The building's maintenance record shows regular inspections and attempts to address various issues, though some violations remain open as of the most recent inspections.