185 Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

At 185 Kosciuszko Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, the 23-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement built in 1931 has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most significantly, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints filed throughout 2025, including two building-wide heat complaints in April. The building has also faced access issues for inspections, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints from early 2025 regarding building systems, doors, and water leaks where inspections could not be completed.

The property has ongoing violations related to energy efficiency documentation, with active violations for failing to file required benchmarking reports and display energy scores, dating back to 2019-2021. The building has a history of rodent activity, with multiple compliance inspections showing evidence of rats between 2023 and 2025, though one inspection in July 2024 showed no activity. There were significant boiler-related issues in 2022, with multiple violations concerning the heating system's safety equipment and operation, leading to active Environmental Control Board violations with substantial penalties totaling $12,250.

Recent inspections in late 2024 revealed various safety and maintenance violations requiring notice postings and repairs, including issues with self-closing doors, concrete steps, and emergency system access. The property shows no documented history of bedbug infestations, with zero units reported in the most recent three years of bedbug reporting. While some violations have been closed, many remain active as of the latest available data, indicating ongoing compliance challenges for the building's management.