311 Eldert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The four-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building at 311 Eldert Street in Bushwick, owned by Michael Wechter and constructed in 1909, has experienced recurring heating issues over the past several years, with multiple complaints filed between 2019 and 2022 regarding lack of heat and hot water affecting either individual apartments or the entire building. While most of these complaints were eventually resolved, there appears to be a persistent pattern of heating system problems that requires monitoring.

The building has also faced significant safety concerns regarding its fire escapes; during 2021, violations were issued for obstructions including household items and vegetation, with specific violations documented for blocking egress from fire escapes. On the maintenance front, there were documented rodent issues in 2019, and more recently in 2024-2025, though recent inspections have shown compliance with safety standards. The property has maintained a consistent record of submitting its bedbug reports, with no documented infestations in any of the reporting periods from 2019 through 2024.

Recent rat activity was documented in early 2025, though this was preceded by a compliance inspection indicating some improvement in pest control measures. The building's violation history shows a mix of resolved and open issues, including a 2021 violation related to fire escape obstructions that was addressed, and a 2022 violation regarding bedbug reporting that remains open in the records, though subsequent filings indicate no bedbug activity. The building's overall maintenance history suggests periodic attention is required to address both heating system reliability and safety concerns, particularly regarding the fire escape infrastructure.