166 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 166 Rogers Avenue in Crown Heights, built in 1931 and currently owned by 166 Rogers Realty LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in May 2025, HPD issued violations related to unsanitary conditions (mold) and wall/ceiling paint/plaster issues, following multiple complaints. The building has also faced recurrent heat and hot water problems, with emergencies reported in December 2021 and May 2023, though tenants reported restoration of services in both instances.

Electrical issues have been documented, including power outages and lighting failures in 2023, all of which were subsequently addressed. The property has a concerning history of rodent issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2022-2023, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed without violations. The building's maintenance record shows efforts to address various issues, including a January 2024 bedbug report indicating no infestations, despite previous reports showing one infested unit in 2019 with successful eradication.

Violation records from 2021 show multiple safety and maintenance concerns in apartment 3L, including problems with heating, carbon monoxide detection, and self-closing doors, all of which were subsequently addressed. The building's management has maintained bedbug reporting compliance since 2019, with most recent filings showing no current infestations. While the property has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, recent inspections and reports indicate improved compliance with housing maintenance codes, though the recurring nature of certain issues, particularly related to mold and heating systems, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's ownership has responded to most complaints as evidenced by closed violation records, though the May 2025 mold issue remains to be fully resolved within the provided timeline.