1059 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 32-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 1059 Union Street in Crown Heights, owned by Tarrin Wynter, has experienced several recurring issues with building systems and maintenance over recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, with seven documented HPD complaints between October 2023 and January 2025, some requiring multiple service requests to address the problem. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including electrical issues, pest infestations (including reports of roaches in apartments 3E and 5A), and water leaks, with inspections in summer 2023 finding no violations for electrical problems but documenting other issues.

Notable violations were issued in late 2023 regarding elevator safety and maintenance issues, while earlier complaints in 2022-2023 referenced unauthorized work and scaffold concerns, though many of these complaints were closed due to inability to gain access for inspection. The building's maintenance history reveals numerous issues requiring attention, including problems with doors/windows (as of June 2025), ongoing heat and hot water systems concerns, and various building code violations related to maintenance standards. Multiple violations were issued for both apartment and common area issues, including mold, floor damage, and problems with walls and ceilings in different units.

The property has documented two bedbug infestations (in apartments 3E and 5A) in 2023-2024, though records indicate successful eradication of these infestations. Rodent inspections have shown inconsistent results, with rat activity recorded in 2023-2024, though the most recent inspection in March 2025 passed. The building has also experienced elevator service problems, with complaints filed in 2023-2024 about lack of alternate service and violation of safety codes. While several housing maintenance code violations were ultimately dismissed or resolved through certification, the recurring nature of the heat/hot water issues and various maintenance problems suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and upkeep.