556 Bainbridge Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 556 Bainbridge Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Berish Getz and built in 1907, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most concerning being ongoing heat and hot water problems. Between May 2023 and November 2024, there have been multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water outages, indicating a potentially persistent system failure. The building has also faced challenges with appliances, particularly electric/gas ranges, with three separate complaints in 2024 alone, two of which were not able to be properly inspected.

The property has had several maintenance violations and complaints requiring attention, particularly in apartment 2R, including issues with flooring, plaster surfaces, and window mechanisms, though most violations were resolved by March 2024. Previous concerns about unsanitary conditions and mold were addressed, and the unit has passed multiple rodent inspections, indicating improved pest control. The building's documentation shows active Department of Buildings violations for failure to file external low-pressure inspections in 2022 and 2023, though these are not directly related to tenant living conditions.

A comprehensive review of the bedbug reporting system shows no infestations in recent years, and the property has maintained proper certification requirements for bedbug reporting. In addition to the mentioned issues, there were multiple complaints about maintenance problems in early 2024, including a water leak, which was recorded as a slow leak but did not result in any violations. The building's heating system appears to be a persistent concern, with multiple complaints filed through both 311 and Housing Maintenance Code channels, though some of these were closed without inspection access being granted. While the building has had various maintenance issues over the years, recent records show that most violations have been addressed in a timely manner when inspections were able to be conducted.