1719 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 12-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1719 Union Street in Crown Heights, owned by Scott Jaffee, has experienced recurring water leak issues over the past year. From October 2024 to February 2025, there were five reported water leak incidents, primarily involving heavy flow conditions, and one slow leak complaint in November 2024.

Each of these complaints was closed due to HPD's inability to gain access for inspection, despite leaving cards and sending letters to encourage rescheduling. The building also faced heating system challenges in late 2020, with two separate complaints about lack of heat/hot water affecting the entire building in October and November, though these were resolved within a week. An April 2021 inspection regarding bedbug reporting requirements resulted in a violation, though subsequent annual filings from 2019-2024 show no reported infestations.

The building has consistently passed rodent inspections, with only one instance of rat activity noted in 2012, and has maintained an up-to-date bedbug reporting history showing zero infestations in recent years. A Department of Buildings tenant safety inspection conducted in August 2020 resulted in compliance. The property has had two exterior work permits issued in 2020, though their specific purposes are not detailed in the available data.