37 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The three-story, six-unit New Law tenement building at 37 Kingsland Avenue in East Williamsburg, owned by Eric Bruzaitis and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple recurring heating and hot water problems, particularly during the winter months of 2022-2023 and most recently in November 2023, with complaints indicating building-wide (and sometimes apartment-specific) issues that were not able to be properly investigated due to lack of access. The building has also faced serious violations regarding unauthorized occupancy, with an active ECB violation from February 2022 noting illegal sleeping quarters and cooking facilities in the cellar level.

This period also saw multiple complaints about potential illegal conversions, though subsequent inspections often found inspectors unable to gain access. More recently, in 2025, there have been serious structural concerns, particularly regarding a deteriorating 5-foot-high CMU wall at the rear of the building, which prompted a partial vacate order in March 2025 due to collapse risk. The building appears to have ongoing regulatory compliance issues, as evidenced by multiple active violations for failing to file required boiler and external low-pressure inspection reports from 2019-2023.

The property has a documented history of pest control efforts, particularly in 2018 when rodent activity was noted and bait was applied repeatedly. However, the most recent bedbug report from June 2025 indicates no current infestations or eradications in the past year. Recent construction enforcement work, including partial vacate orders and compliance inspections, suggests active management of some issues, though the frequency and nature of complaints and violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.