1274 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building at 1274 Bushwick Avenue, owned by Israel Perlmutter and built in 1920, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water (both building-wide and apartment-specific) between 2023 and 2025, with the most recent emergency complaints filed in March 2025. There are also ongoing concerns with doors and windows, including window frame issues and door problems, with multiple complaints in 2025. More serious matters include two open violations from April 2024 regarding failure to properly notify occupants about lead-based paint hazards and failure to provide required records related to lead-based paint, for which violations remain unresolved as of 2025.

The building has an active rat infestation history, with rodent activity confirmed in inspection results from 2023 through 2025. Safety concerns were documented in April 2024 with complaints about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though inspectors were unable to access the premises for verification. Four-year records show the building had one bedbug incident in 2020, but none in the following three years. The property has experienced multiple heating system complaints, unresponsive to inspections in 2024.

Recent inspections have identified missing or defective window guards throughout public areas as safety violations. While there was a significant illegal conversion investigation in 2019 regarding alleged unlawful SRO units, and debris issues were noted in 2022, these matters were eventually closed without penalties. Notably, there are two active Department of Buildings violations from 2023-2024 regarding failure to file required external low pressure inspection reports. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly with heating systems, rodent control, and compliance with safety regulations. The most recent complaints and violations suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and safety equipment, though many past issues have been resolved through inspections and corrections.