275 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 275 Albany Avenue in Crown Heights, currently owned by Batia Brandel, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. As of January 2025, there are open Building violations from August 2024 requiring repairs to the first story public hall ceiling's fire retardant material and paint, as well as a C-class violation regarding self-closing doors. Notably concerning are the multiple housing maintenance code inspections in January 2025 that identified issues requiring attention, including mold and pest-related unsanitary conditions, though only the mold violation resulted in formal citations.

The building also has recent inspection history showing problems in Apartment 4A from August 2023, including mold (with approximately 10 square feet affected at walls and ceiling in the bathroom), water leaks, and damage to plastered surfaces. While the property has maintained a zero infestation record for bedbugs in its recent annual reporting (2021-2024), it has had varied experiences with rodent activity between 2018-2023, with the most recent inspection in October 2023 passing. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of prompt resolutions and ongoing issues, with several recent complaints being investigated by HPD without resulting violations, including those related to heating, flooring, windows, and various general maintenance matters.

The property has undergone inspections for various violations, with most being closed upon correction, though some open issues from 2024 remain. The pattern of complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding moisture-related problems, though the absence of bedbug infestations in recent years and the most recent rodent inspection passing provides some reassurance about pest management. The building, constructed over a century ago in 1913, is subject to New York City housing maintenance laws, requiring attention to various maintenance issues as they arise.