519 Hinsdale Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The four-unit, two-story New Law Tenement at 519 Hinsdale Street in East New York, owned by Kim Champion and built in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are serious active violations related to electrical work, with the Department of Buildings citing multiple unauthorized installations including recessed light fixtures and electrical disconnect boxes for A/C units, along with an EPA-imposed violation for improper maintenance of gas and water pipes. The building has also faced recurring plumbing issues, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints including a recent emergency water supply issue in May 2025, though inspections were often unable to be completed.

In late 2024, the building underwent inspections that revealed multiple violations requiring attention, including problems with plastered surfaces and paint in both the kitchen and bathroom of Apartment 2F. There were also documented issues with doors/windows and various systems including wiring and flooring. The property has a history of access issues during inspections, with multiple cases where inspectors were unable to gain entry.

While there have been various other complaints about work being done without proper permits, two inspections concluded that no violations were warranted. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in recent years, and most rodent inspections since 2010 have been passed, though there were some compliance failures in 2010 and 2016. The current situation at the property suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly regarding electrical work and plumbing systems, with multiple active violations and open repair orders. The building's age and history of access issues during inspections indicate that some maintenance concerns may not be receiving timely resolution, despite the issuance of violations requiring correction.