1050 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 1050 Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Moshe Deutsch, has experienced several concerning maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple unresolved concerns related to building access and inspection compliance, with four separate door-related complaints in early 2025 and several instances of inspectors being unable to gain access. The property has also faced rodent infestation challenges, with "Rat Activity" consistently reported between 2023 and 2025, despite multiple bait applications.

Building systems have been problematic, with violations related to heating systems, ventilation, and carbon monoxide detection in 2024. The building's heating and hot water systems have generated multiple complaints, including an emergency violation for excessive hot water temperatures in Apartment 1R in March 2024. Significant structural and safety concerns have been documented, including step cracks in the front masonry facade (with a $625 penalty imposed) and issues with the building's illegal modifications.

An open violation from 2023 indicates unauthorized alterations involving a pierced staircase from the cellar to the first floor, creating a duplex configuration. The building has a history of sanitation issues, with multiple complaints about garbage/recycling storage and unsanitary conditions. While there have been no bedbug reports since 2018, the building's overall maintenance history suggests persistent challenges with basic systems and infrastructure, as evidenced by multiple HPD inspections and Department of Buildings complaints regarding illegal conversions and unauthorized modifications. The most recent inspections in 2025 continue to show rodent activity, indicating ongoing pest control challenges.