695 Meeker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building at 695 Meeker Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Maria Palencia and constructed in 1928, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, multiple emergency violations were documented, including problems with plumbing fixtures (basins/sinks and bathtubs/showers), the presence of mold, and issues with windows and walls in Apartment 1R. While some complaints from this period resulted in violations being issued, others were inspected and found not to violate housing laws.

The building has a documented history of plumbing-related concerns, with complaints about toilets, bathtubs, and sinks dating back to 2022-2023, some of which resulted in emergency violations. Construction-related dust issues were reported in January 2025, and there were also violations related to low pressure inspection filings with the Department of Buildings in 2023, though these were ultimately dismissed. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with multiple annual reports (2020-2023) showing zero affected units.

However, there were some rodent control issues noted, with an initial inspection in March 2022 resulting in a failure for "Other Reasons," though the follow-up compliance inspection in April 2022 passed. The building has been proactive in addressing health and safety requirements, with multiple violations being certified as corrected, including issues related to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and various repairs needed in common areas and individual units. The owner's response to most violations appears to follow legal protocols, though the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in plumbing systems and unit interiors.