415 Suydam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 415 Suydam Street in Bushwick, built in 1931 and currently owned by Joel Fekete, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, particularly in 2022. During that year, there were multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions including pests and mold, though inspections typically did not result in violations being issued. Other notable issues in 2022 included a broken window guard (considered an emergency) and concerns about the ventilation system.

The building underwent several inspections that revealed multiple safety and maintenance violations, such as flower pots obstructing fire escape egress, ventilation system problems, and door issues. Notably, there was an investigation into possible illegal occupancy of a cellar duplex in 2019, though inspectors were unable to gain access to confirm the suspected violation. The property has demonstrated variable maintenance response over time, with some inspections resulting in violations while others did not.

Recent records show a consistent pattern of passing rodent inspections, though there were reports of rat activity in March 2025 and April 2024. Most concerning is the building's history of pest and mold issues, which peaked in 2022, though subsequent records show no bedbug reports from 2022-2025. The most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 passed, indicating some improvement in pest control measures. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, recent records suggest some stabilization of these issues, with no new major violations recorded since 2022 and consistent compliance with rodent inspections.