731 Meeker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

731 Meeker Avenue, a 4-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1928 located in Greenpoint and owned by Barton Schwartz, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to water and heating systems. The most recent incidents in 2025 include multiple water-related service requests, with inspectors unable to gain access for proper evaluation, and a heat/hot water issue affecting the entire building in April 2025. The building has a documented history of water-related problems, with similar issues recorded in 2022 and 2021, along with recurring heat/hot water complaints.

Of particular concern are two active ECB violations from 2020 related to building maintenance, including issues with the terracotta facade and structural concerns, with associated penalties totaling $3,750. The building's mechanical systems have also been the subject of various complaints, including multiple heat/hot water-related issues and plumbing concerns. The property has faced challenges with unauthorized usage, as evidenced by investigations into illegal hotel rooms and an adult establishment in 2023.

Multiple complaints to the Department of Buildings regarding unauthorized alterations were recorded between 2020-2024, though violations were dismissed due to lack of access. The building's safety systems have come under scrutiny, with violations related to gas supply lines and lack of sprinkler protection noted in 2018, though some ECB violations were later resolved. While the building has consistently filed bedbug reports showing zero infestations between 2021-2024, the frequency of heating and water-related complaints raises ongoing maintenance concerns. The property has multiple active violations related to failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous conditions, particularly in relation to building systems and safety requirements, indicating potential ongoing maintenance compliance issues that require attention.