236 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 236 New York Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Itche Skoblo and built in 1904, has experienced recurring maintenance issues primarily related to water leaks and sanitation concerns over the past several years. Most recently, in 2025, there have been complaints about slow water leaks (as of May 2025) and an electric/gas range issue (March 2025), both of which resulted in inspection access problems. In late 2024, the building faced significant issues in Apartment 3R, including mold (with a violation issued), bathroom tile damage, and plumbing concerns, though not all conditions were found to violate housing laws during inspections.

The building's history reveals persistent water leakage problems, with multiple complaints recorded between 2021 and 2025, including both slow and heavy leaks. Additional concerns have included pest infestations (2021), appliance issues, and various code violations, some of which have been resolved through inspection and correction processes. The property has undergone several inspections related to bedbug reporting and rodent activity, with the most recent bedbug filings (2023-2024) showing no recorded infestations.

Rat activity was noted during inspections in 2023, though a subsequent inspection in 2024 resulted in a passing score. Compliance with safety regulations has been tested through inspections for egress issues, though recent checks in 2020 found no violations. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with water-related issues and periodic sanitation concerns, while more recent records show some improvements in response to inspection findings. The most pressing current issue appears to be the unresolved slow water leak complaint from 2025, which remains open as of the latest reporting period.