1076 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 19-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 1076 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, owned by Alberto Fernandez, has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent years, with the most significant issues occurring in late 2023. Multiple violations were issued in November 2023 for problems including pest infestation, which was documented as an emergency, along with violations related to walls, floors, and the dumbwaiter door. These complaints also included emergency heat and hot water issues in apartments, though some inspections could not gain access to verify conditions.

Apartment 11, in particular, has multiple open violations from November 2023, including problems with a mixing valve faucet, roach infestation, various repair needs for walls, floors, and fixtures, as well as kitchen plumbing issues. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with similar issues reported and resolved in October 2018. More seriously, in 2021-2022, there was an incident involving work without proper permits on the facade, resulting in a stop work order and an active violation with a $2,500 penalty, though this violation was later dismissed. Recent inspections for bedbug infestations (2024) showed no affected units, though there were previous reports in 2021 and 2022 showing no infestations.

The property has consistently passed rodent inspections in 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating effective pest control measures are currently in place, with the latest inspection showing compliance. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventive maintenance, with multiple complaints requiring intervention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. While the property has been able to address many past violations and complaints, the concentration of recent violations and complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heat and general building upkeep. The property has historically complied with rodent control requirements, as evidenced by consistent passing grades on annual inspections.