1504 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The four-story, 17-unit New Law Tenement building at 1504 Bedford Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Yahya Raji, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges since 2019. Most recently, in June 2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, window safety, and flooring issues, though inspections did not result in any violations. The building has also faced serious infrastructure concerns, with active Environmental Control Board violations from 2023 citing cracked retaining walls, a deteriorated metal stairway, and issues with the terracotta facade, for which $12,500 in penalties have been imposed.

Previous violations from 2022-2019 indicate ongoing problems with building maintenance and safety systems, including fire door functionality and firestopping compliance. The property has a documented history of pest management requirements, with annual bedbug reporting showing varying infestation levels, though recent filings (2022-2025) report no current or re-infested units. Heating and hot water issues have been recurrent emergencies, with complaints in 2019 and 2023.

The building's recent maintenance record shows improved rodent control, with all inspections from 2022-2025 passing, though there was one failure in 2020. The property has undergone semi-annual homeless shelter inspections, with most recent inspections in 2023 showing no violations in plumbing, electrical, or construction. While recent Bedbug inspections show eradication efforts, the building's history suggests ongoing monitoring and maintenance challenges that require attention to ensure continued compliance with housing codes.