244 Bainbridge Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The four-story New Law Tenement building at 244 Bainbridge Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Max Nager, has experienced several notable maintenance issues recently. Most significantly, in 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding access issues for HPD inspections of various conditions, including problems with walls, ceilings, doors, and floors. An April 2025 incident involving flooring/stairs, paint/plaster, and door/window problems resulted in the inspector being unable to complete the inspection, as did several subsequent complaints. These access issues span multiple months and different types of complaints, including both emergency and non-emergency situations.

Additionally, there was a rodent-related complaint in May 2025, though an inspection found only minor violations. The building has a documented history of maintenance violations, particularly in Apartment 7, which was cited in September 2024 for multiple issues including water leaks, broken plaster surfaces, and defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. These violations were certified as corrected by November 2024. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with all but two showing "Passed" results, suggesting fluctuating rodent activity management.

Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations, with the most recent reports from 2022-2024 showing zero infested dwelling units. The building's exterior and common areas have received attention through various Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly regarding painting requirements in public halls and stairways across all stories, which were addressed between late 2024 and early 2025. While the building has shown some recurring maintenance issues, particularly around access to inspections, many cited violations have been properly closed after inspection or correction notices. The property has complied with recent rodent control measures, though there was one inspection in 2022 that noted rat activity.