1968 Strauss Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

This 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 1968 Strauss Street in Brownsville, owned by Paul Delapenha, has been experiencing ongoing maintenance issues, particularly with basic services. Most notably, there was a concerning pattern of heat and hot water problems in early 2025, with multiple complaints recorded between December 2024 and March 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. The building also faces current violations related to door safety, with multiple open violations from December 2024 regarding defective self-closing doors and latch sets at various locations including the main entrance and vestibule.

Recent complaints in March 2025 have documented a slow water leak and ceiling paint/plaster issues that resulted in violations being issued. The property has a documented history of safety and maintenance concerns, including emergency violations from December 2024 regarding broken window guards and safety-related systems. Winter 2024-2025 was particularly problematic, with repeated heating system failures affecting resident comfort. The building's exterior condition has been questioned, with active Environmental Control Board violations from June 2023 noting cracked facades and obstructed exit pathways.

The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections from 2015-2022, with most finding failures in compliance, though there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the previous two years. Recent inspections and complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance. As of March 2025, there are open violations related to water leaks and ceiling damage, though some heating issues from early 2025 have been resolved. The building's management has faced multiple enforcement actions in recent years, including Environmental Control Board penalties totaling over $7,500 related to building maintenance and safety violations from June 2023.