195 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

At 195 New Jersey Avenue in East New York, this three-story, three-unit New Law tenement built in 1910 has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Between March 2023 and January 2024, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints, with violations issued in several instances, though some inspections found no violations.

The building is currently facing several significant issues as of 2024, including the presence of lead-based paint hazards in Apartment 3 (documented in February 2024), problems with building-wide heating systems, and various safety concerns in common areas. These include defective fire-retardant materials in the second-story public hall, inadequate lighting fixtures, and required repairs to the hallways' walls and ceiling. The property has a troubling history of structural issues, with a 2022 Department of Buildings inspection revealing horizontal cracks and bulging on exterior walls, sagging stairs, and other deterioration.

These conditions prompted multiple violations requiring the owner to undertake repairs under proper permits. While some routine maintenance issues have been addressed, such as plumbing and door repairs documented in 2023, the ongoing heat and hot water problems, along with the newly identified lead paint hazards, suggest persistent maintenance challenges. The building last underwent rodent inspections in 2012, showing mixed results with one failure for unspecified reasons.