476 Wyona Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, two-unit New Law Tenement building at 476 Wyona Street in East New York, owned by Mayer Chemtob, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant problems arising between late 2023 and 2024. The building faced multiple sanitary concerns, including recurring pest infestations (mice and flies) and garbage storage issues, particularly affecting Apartment 3 on the second floor. Between December 2023 and July 2024, there were heating and hot water problems, appliance failures (including issues with both the refrigerator and electric/gas range), and water leak incidents.

More recently, in September 2024, serious safety violations were documented including missing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and window guards in Apartment 3, along with concerns about building access and fire escape obstructions. The property has a history of structural and safety violations dating back several years. Notable incidents include two building stability complaints in 2023 (one requiring full vacate order), concerns about illegal fire escape modifications, and several code violations related to building maintenance and egress issues.

While the building has passed multiple bedbug inspections since 2021, rodent activity was documented in 2022. The most recent Department of Buildings (DOB) Environmental Control Board violations from 2023 resulted in fines related to building code compliance issues, including prohibited door hardware and obstructed exit pathways. The current status of these violations as of October 2024 shows multiple open violations requiring correction, particularly concerning safety systems in Apartment 3, while other previously cited violations from September 2024 have been marked as resolved.