273 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The five-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building at 273 South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, owned by Zachary Kadden and constructed in 1930, has experienced recurring heating system issues recently. Between February 2024 and February 2025, multiple heat and hot water complaints were filed, including three building-wide emergency reports in February 2025 alone. While some inspections reported no violations, others documented inadequate heat or hot water, particularly affecting apartment 5B in March 2024.

The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, with significant violations documented during a June 2024 inspection of apartment 4A, including concerns about carbon monoxide detectors, window security, and fire escape access. Additional issues were noted in June 2024 related to flooring and cabinets, with some violations issued during that period. The property's historical maintenance record shows patterns of basic infrastructure problems, including an electrical lighting issue reported and violated in February 2024.

Recent rodent inspections in 2023 indicated rat activity, though previous inspections in 2018 passed. Notably, the building has maintained a zero infestation record for bedbugs over the past five years, with regular seasonal reporting showing no affected units. While multiple permits were issued between 2018-2019 for various work, and one complaint regarding access was filed in 2018, the more pressing current concerns appear to be centered around heating system reliability and safety features.