550 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building at 550 Gates Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Daniel Schwimmer and constructed in 1931, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, recent complaints from October 2024 reveal multiple violations requiring attention, including problems with doors/windows, water leaks, and unsanitary conditions involving pests and mold.

The building's maintenance history shows persistent water-related issues, with both heavy and slow leaks reported in 2024, particularly affecting unit 1R's bathroom and kitchen areas. The property has also faced challenges with building security systems, as evidenced by recurring issues with the front entrance door's latch set and buzzer/intercom systems. Current violations of particular concern include active DOB violations from 2023 regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2019, and a violation from 2019 related to boiler inspection reporting.

While the building has demonstrated some progress in pest management, as indicated by the bedbug report showing no infestations for the period from November 2022 to October 2023, rodent inspections present a mixed picture. Recent inspections from 2025 and 2022 show rat activity and passing results, though historical records from 2012 and 2018 indicate previous rodent issues. The building's maintenance record also shows some improvements, with various complaints from 2024 being resolved or closed, though several violations remain open as of the latest inspections.