243 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 243 New York Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Lorna Worsley, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding various building maintenance issues including window frame problems, intercom malfunctions, wall conditions, and a water leak, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for these complaints. The building had a heating system emergency in December 2018, though reports indicated the issue was resolved shortly after.

There have been three consecutive annual violations (2021-2023) regarding the failure to file bedbug reports, a requirement under the Housing Maintenance Code, though recent filings from 2022-2023 show no recorded infestations. More concerning is the active Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 related to non-compliance with an external low-pressure inspection requirement. Recent pest control inspections reveal a mixed picture of rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in May 2024 passing for rat activity, while earlier inspections in mid-2023 indicated rat presence.

The building's maintenance history shows some recurring issues, particularly regarding communication systems (intercoms) and water-related problems. While some violations have been resolved, including a 2019 ECB violation concerning work without a permit, the persistence of certain maintenance issues and the most recent active violation regarding pressure inspection compliance suggest ongoing challenges in building upkeep. The property has been maintained under the New Law Tenement classification since its construction in 1906, and while there have been improvements over the years, the recent pattern of uncompleted inspections and multiple service requests indicates potential challenges in building maintenance and responsiveness to tenant needs.