366 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 32-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 366 South 5th Street in Williamsburg, owned by Sam Rubin, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, the property has faced multiple heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, with six separate incidents documented between April 2024 and April 2025, including three duplicate complaints in April 2025 that were initially reported by other tenants. The building has also had persistent rodent issues, with rat sightings reported in March 2025 and May 2025, followed by a recent inspection in June 2025 that confirmed rat activity, though bait was applied as part of the response.

Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2023/2024 indicate problems with plumbing, hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees, and pest infestations, particularly in Apartment 3, which also had issues with plaster surfaces, paint, wooden floors, and water supply problems. Additional violations were recorded in Apartments 16 and 23 during 2023, including a carbon monoxide detector requirement issue and various maintenance concerns. The building's history shows some past regulatory challenges, including multiple Department of Buildings violations in 2023 related to required inspection filings and energy efficiency documentation.

Environmental Control Board violations from 2019 noted problems with fire escape access and locking devices, though these were resolved. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in recent years, the building's ongoing maintenance issues, particularly regarding hot water supply and pest control, suggest continuing challenges with basic building systems. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 show active management attempts, though with recurring evidence of rodent presence. The building was constructed in 1915 and has had periodic inspections and complaints regarding various systems and maintenance issues over the years, with particular concentration on plumbing, heating, and pest-related concerns in recent times.