160 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 16-unit, four-story OLD LAW TENEMENT building at 160 Vernon Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Yoel Deutsch and built in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple instances of water-related problems, including heavy flow water leaks in March 2025 and November 2024, and plumbing issues involving radiators and bathroom fixtures. The building faced recurring heat and hot water complaints in late 2024 and early 2025, suggesting possible systemic heating infrastructure challenges.

Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were recorded in late 2024, primarily affecting apartment 1B, including issues with electrical outlets, mold, plumbing fixtures, and lead-based paint concerns. The Department of Buildings has issued three active violations related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2021-2023. Recent inspections for pests show both positive and negative results, with evidence of rat activity in March 2024 and multiple bait applications throughout 2024, though an initial rodent inspection in May 2025 passed.

The building's inspection history shows several attempts by HPD to access units for inspection in response to tenant complaints, particularly regarding heat issues, which were not successful, leading to closed complaints. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and building systems. Recent complaints and violations indicate persistent maintenance issues, particularly in apartment 1B, which has multiple open violations related to electrical, plumbing, and paint conditions. The property has also experienced issues with compliance inspections, as evidenced by multiple failed inspections in 2024-2025 for various systems and conditions.