362 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building at 362 Amboy Street in Brownsville, owned by Kevin Baptiste and constructed in 1930, has experienced notable maintenance challenges over recent years, particularly in 2022. Most concerning were multiple heat and hot water outages, with at least four emergency complaints filed between January and October 2022, affecting either the entire building or individual apartments. While some issues were resolved, several HPD investigations were unable to gain access to units for inspection.

The building has also faced persistent pest control challenges, with multiple unsanitary conditions related to pests reported in early 2022, including violations issued in January of that year. Additional maintenance issues in 2022 included electrical problems (lighting and power outages) and a range of violations specifically affecting Apartment 1F, including mold issues at multiple window frames, defective ceramic bathroom tiles, and concerns about fire safety features such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detecting devices. More recent records from 2023-2024 indicate some improvements, though challenges remain. The building has been compliant with bedbug reporting requirements as of May 2023, showing no units affected during the reporting period from November 2021 to October 2022.

However, there are current open violations of particular concern, including a failure to properly file the annual bedbug report (as of April 2024) and previous violations related to fire safety equipment. Inspection records also show rodent control issues, with multiple compliance failures documented between 2012 and 2021. A complaint regarding an illegal conversion was filed in December 2023, though the inspector was unable to gain access for verification during the final attempted inspection in October 2024. While some systems and processes appear to be functioning properly, as evidenced by the absence of recent heat and hot water complaints, the building's historical maintenance record suggests ongoing attention to basic services and safety systems would be warranted.