329 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The four-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement at 329 Franklin Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Victor Moneypenny, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in 2025, particularly with heat and hot water systems. Between May 2025 and July 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting both the entire building and individual apartments, though most were resolved promptly. The building has also faced challenges with building systems and sanitation, including ventilation problems, pest control issues, and garbage storage concerns, leading to multiple violations being issued.

A notable pattern emerged in early 2025, with four separate HPD complaints regarding issues with the building's ventilation system, intercom, and pest problems, resulting in open violations that required correction. The property has several open violations from late 2024 that require attention, particularly in apartments 3D and 4B. These violations include electrical issues, waste line problems, bathroom maintenance concerns, and various building systems deficiencies, particularly affecting the intercom system in apartment 4B.

Rodent inspections throughout 2024 and 2025 show a mixed record, with several instances of rat activity reported, though the most recent inspections from June 2025 passed. Notably, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations reported in annual filings since 2019. The Department of Buildings currently has an active violation related to a missed low-pressure inspection from 2018.