12 Harrison Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 17-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement at 12 Harrison Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Daarta LLC, has experienced recurring water-related issues over the past several years, with multiple complaints recorded between 2019 and 2024 regarding water leaks in various forms including damp spots and slow leaks. The most recent cluster of complaints in April 2024 involved issues with the steam pipe/riser, intercom system, and water damage, though no violations were issued from these inspections. Notably, there were also violations recorded in December 2023 affecting Apartment 3D on the fourth floor regarding ceiling damage that required repair.

The building had some structural maintenance issues identified in 2024, including problems with entrance door glass and self-closing doors in the first story public hall, as well as bicycles blocking hallways. The property faced regulatory scrutiny in March 2023 when Building Department violations were issued related to unauthorized electrical work involving exterior wall connections for A/C units, resulting in a $625 penalty, and for improperly maintained A/C supports. Additionally, there are outstanding violations from June 2023 regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspection reports for 2018 and 2019.

While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections in 2019 and most recently in January 2025, it has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases or eradications in the past eight reporting periods. The most recent bedbug report from December 2024 confirmed zero infested units between November 2023 and October 2024. The property has also demonstrated regular compliance with general maintenance codes, with most recent violations being promptly addressed and closed, though several lead paint hazard compliance issues from 2021 remain open across multiple apartments (1D, 2D, 4B, and 4D).