539 Alabama Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 18-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 539 Alabama Avenue in East New York, owned by Meredith Marshall, has experienced persistent water-related issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints for "heavy flow" water leaks starting in March 2025 and continuing through mid-June 2025. These complaints have resulted in violations being issued and inspections conducted by HPD, though there were also instances where inspectors could not gain access for evaluation.

The building has a history of maintenance challenges, with several violations recorded in late 2024 including problems with self-closing doors in the first public hall, water leaks in multiple apartments, and various repair needs in apartments 2A, 2B, and 3B. On the regulatory front, the building has several active violations related to failure to file required external low pressure inspections and energy benchmarking reports between 2022 and 2023. A complaint regarding an illegal conversion was filed in July 2023 but resulted in no violation being found during the inspection.

Recent inspections have consistently shown no bedbug or rodent infestation issues, with the most recent rodent inspection in November 2023 passing successfully. The property has undergone various maintenance inspections and corrections, with some violations being certified as corrected, while others remain active or were dismissed. Although the building's age (1930 construction) suggests typical wear and tear, the frequency and nature of recent water-related issues are noteworthy, representing the most significant ongoing maintenance challenge as of mid-2025.