23 Locust Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 23 Locust Street in Bushwick, managed by Yuda Furth, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past two years. From late 2023 through March 2025, multiple complaints have been filed regarding inadequate heat and hot water, with inspections being conducted but access issues preventing thorough evaluations in many cases. While some inspections found no violations, a November 2023 inspection resulted in violations related to heat supply, and the building was subsequently cited for having locked boiler room access that restricted inspections.

More recently, significant concerns have emerged regarding the building's boiler and gas system, with inspections in June 2024 revealing multiple maintenance issues including missing components, exposed wires, and questionable gas line configurations. These violations led to Environmental Control Board penalties totaling $3,750, though records indicate no fines have been imposed to date. The building has shown general compliance with rodent control, passing all inspections except for one in early 2024 which noted rat activity.

Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in any of the annual reporting periods from 2020 through 2025, suggesting good pest management practices in this regard. The property has a documented history of maintenance violations, particularly in apartment 2B, including issues with heat supply, carbon monoxide detector functionality, smoke detector condition, electrical wiring safety, and bathroom fixtures, though all of these violations have been closed out in subsequent inspections. The building's age and the pattern of heating system complaints suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges, while the more recent boiler violations indicate potentially serious maintenance issues that may impact resident comfort and safety.