199 Java Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 199 Java Street in Greenpoint, owned by Michael Medovoy and constructed in 1931, has experienced significant ongoing maintenance issues, particularly in the past two years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heating and hot water system problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between December 2024 and March 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. These complaints were often duplicate reports from different tenants, and while some inspections were conducted, not all units could be accessed for verification.

Additionally, there was a recent mold complaint filed in January 2025 that HPD was unable to inspect. The building has also faced water-related issues in 2024, as evidenced by rodent activity noted during multiple inspections, with bait applied for control in March 2024 and rat activity confirmed in January 2025. Historical records reveal several concerning violations from 2018, primarily affecting apartment 2L, including problems with door repairs, smoke and carbon monoxide detector issues, and ceiling plaster and paint conditions.

There are also open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2022-2023 and an active ECB violation from 2018 regarding improper handling of a posted work order. While the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting history showing no infestations in recent years (2021, 2022, 2023 filings), the presence of rodent activity and recurring heating issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent inspection in 2024-2025 has focused on both heating system problems and mold concerns, while the building was reported to be actively managing rodent control measures through bait application and compliance inspections early 2024.