669 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement at 669 New Jersey Avenue in East New York, built in 1930 and currently owned by Earl Holmes, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water throughout the building, with complaints documented in December 2021 and December 2020, both of which were eventually resolved but required HPD intervention.

In early 2019, multiple emergency safety concerns were reported and addressed, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, electrical lighting problems, door security, roof access, and garbage storage conditions. More recent history shows the building has maintained its bedbug compliance requirements, with the most recent report from February 2025 showing no infestations during the 2023-2024 reporting period. However, there remain several open violations from 2019 related to building maintenance, including inadequate lighting in public areas, a leaking roof over the second-story public hall, and other general maintenance issues.

The property has faced challenges with unauthorized use of residential space, as evidenced by an active Environmental Control Board violation from December 2021 regarding illegal parking in a residential district, with a penalty of $1,250 still outstanding. Two complaints regarding illegal curb cut/driveway use were filed in 2020 and 2021, though one was dismissed upon inspection. An inspection from 2012 showed successful rodent control compliance.