168 India Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 168 India Street in Greenpoint, built in 1930 and owned by Konrad Wos, has experienced several significant maintenance and pest-related issues over the past few years. Most recently, in May 2025, there was a complaint about unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions, which was investigated by HPD but found not to violate housing laws. The building has faced persistent rodent-related challenges, with multiple complaints and inspections between late 2022 and 2023 showing rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents, though follow-up inspections indicated violations had been resolved.

In 2022, the building received an Environmental Control Board violation regarding partially obstructed fire escape access due to tree branches, which incurred a $1,250 penalty. The property has also had several inquiries regarding unauthorized work in an occupied multiple dwelling between late 2024 and early 2025, though inspectors either found no violations or were unable to gain access. A more recent concern involves an active violation from September 2024 related to the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection.

The building's bedbug report for 2022-2023 shows one unit was infested and subsequently treated. While the pest control efforts, including multiple bait applications in early 2023, indicate active management of the rodent situation, the recurring nature of these issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and pest control. The property has maintained some compliance with inspections, as evidenced by several "Passed" results in 2013 inspections, though the frequency of violations in recent years is notable.