953 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The four-story, eight-unit OLD LAW TENEMENT building at 953 Metropolitan Avenue in East Williamsburg, owned by Joel Fekete and constructed in 1920, has experienced several notable issues in recent years, with particular concern as of September 2024. Multiple emergency safety complaints were filed in September 2024 regarding carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and intercom systems, none of which were able to be inspected due to access issues. Other unresolved complaints from the same period include issues with window frames and wall plaster.

Earlier concerns from September 2024 that were inspected included mold (classified as an emergency), electrical wiring, and additional issues with smoke detectors, none of which resulted in violations. The building has a history of system failures, including a heat and hot water emergency complaint from October 2022, though no access was granted for inspection. The property underwent several maintenance actions between 2017 and 2022, including the repair of a broken radiator valve, various safety system repairs in apartment 2L (including smoke and carbon monoxide detector issues), and infrastructure improvements such as lighting and stair tread repairs.

Notably, the building has maintained a clean bedbug record for the past five reporting periods (2019-2024), with zero confirmed infestations. While there was one failed rodent inspection in February 2020, the most recent rodent inspection in September 2024 resulted in a passing grade. The building's maintenance history shows regular reporting and resolution of various issues, though access limitations have hindered some inspections, particularly regarding safety systems and more recent complaints.