891 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 891 Mother Gaston Boulevard in Brownsville, owned by Frank Lang and constructed in 1930, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in July 2024, there were complaints about mold, window frames, and ceiling conditions, all of which were addressed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has a documented history of pest infestations, including reports from 2022 and 2023, though by 2025, there have been no bedbug infestations reported.

Recent inspections in November 2024 identified safety concerns in Apartment 2A, including defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, which were subsequently certified as corrected. These violations followed earlier issues in 2023-2024 concerning pests, window guards, and safety equipment in Apartments 1B and 2A. The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with paint/plaster conditions, plumbing issues, and periodic electrical problems, though none of these resulted in significant violations.

A 2021 Department of Buildings inspection regarding certificate of occupancy and a 2018 curb cut violation were both resolved with no significant penalties. The property has maintained an active compliance record with the bedbug reporting system, showing zero infested units in recent years. While the building has required numerous repairs and addressed various safety concerns, recent inspections indicate that most violations are being corrected promptly, with only one current open violation related to plaster surfaces and pest issues in Apartment 1B.