656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 5-story New Law Tenement at 656 Metropolitan Avenue, built in 1920 and containing 29 units, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there is currently an open complaint from May 2025 regarding construction lead dust in common areas. In 2024, multiple maintenance issues were documented, including flooring problems, window guard safety concerns, and various plumbing issues such as radiator and water leaks.

Notable violations were issued in June 2024 for Apartment 5F, including mold in the bathroom, broken window components, non-functioning carbon monoxide detectors, and floor tile damage in the kitchen. The building has also faced structural and safety concerns, with documented issues regarding the building facade, including spalling brick and mortar problems, and emergency violations related to fire safety systems. The property has a history of various Department of Building inspections and violations between 2019 and 2025, including several instances of work being conducted without proper permits in 2022-2020, and multiple failure-to-certify-correction violations that were ultimately dismissed.

Environmental Control Board violations from 2020-2022 specifically noted electrical safety concerns and building maintenance issues, though these were resolved by mid-2021. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2019, multiple housing maintenance code violations and emergency complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent inspections and complaints indicate continuing concerns with building maintenance and safety systems, particularly in common areas and specific units like 5F.