1204 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 6-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1204 Bedford Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Frank Lang and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. Most notably, there were three separate heat/hot water emergencies within the past two years (2023-2024), with the most recent incident in January 2024 being temporarily resolved but requiring potential follow-up. The building's mechanical systems have repeatedly attracted complaints, including three consecutive boiler-related complaints in late 2023, with one resulting in an active violation for a defective heating system and water heater installed without proper permits.

Apartment **2A** has been the focus of multiple housing maintenance code violations from 2020-2023, including issues with windows, roach infestation, flooring, and various repair needs all of which have been subsequently closed. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, with no infestations recorded in recent years, though there have been occasional rodent activity reports between 2021 and 2024, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 passing with no issues. Additional inspections have revealed various maintenance needs throughout the building, particularly concerning electrical systems, ventilation, and flooring, though many of these complaints resulted in no violations being issued upon inspection.

The building's management has generally responded to complaints, as evidenced by closed cases, though access issues have occasionally hindered inspections. A structural stability complaint from 2018 regarding building vibration was noted as an Oath Violation. The property has also undergone several routine compliance inspections and issued permits, with the most significant recent violations related to active boiler and water heater issues in late 2023, resulting in financial penalties totaling $1,875. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, recent rodent inspections and the lack of bedbug reports suggest some improvement in pest management, though ongoing concerns about heating systems and various maintenance items persist.