387 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The six-story New Law tenement building at 387 South 4th Street in Williamsburg, owned by David Tennenbaum, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months (2025) that warrant attention. There have been multiple complaints and violations related to window and door conditions, including problematic window frames, panes, and doors. Between February and June 2025 alone, the building has seen recurring issues with windows and doors, including four separate incidents in June 2025 involving window frames and panes, as well as door problems. Additionally, there have been ongoing concerns with appliances, evidenced by multiple complaints about electric/gas ranges, including a significant emergency complaint in June 2025.

The building has also faced challenges with its heating and hot water systems, particularly in early 2025, when complaints were received in February regarding insufficient heat and hot water throughout the building. A specific violation was recorded in December 2024 regarding inadequate hot water supply to Apartment 3C. The property has documented electrical system issues, including an outlet/switch problem in March 2025, and there have been various plumbing concerns, such as a slow water leak reported in March 2025 and a ceiling repair needed in April 2025. The building's safety systems underwent scrutiny in late 2024, with violations noted in Apartment 4A related to carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, along with multiple window repair needs.

The property has a history of pest control challenges, with a bedbug infestation reported in Apartment 4A in late 2024. While this infestation was reportedly addressed by December 2024, it represented the first bedbug incident in the building's records since 2018. The building has generally passed recent rodent inspections, with a clean record in 2018 and 2010. Three open violations remain as of the latest records: one regarding access to the building's heating system door lock in the basement, and two related to various maintenance issues including door/window conditions and hot water supply.