220 Highland Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 6-story, 94-unit New Law Tenement building at 220 Highland Boulevard in Cypress Hills, owned by Socrates Foradoulas, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues over the past several years. Most notably, recent housing maintenance code complaints from June 2025 indicate persistent problems with mold, water leaks, and various maintenance issues including problems with doors/windows, electric outlets, flooring, and general conditions. The building has also faced recurring heating and hot water system problems, with multiple complaints in early 2025 regarding inadequate heat and hot water.

Inspection records show that these heating issues were apparently resolved at the time of inspection, though access for other complaints was frequently denied. The building has significant façade-related violations, with active Environmental Control Board violations from 2024-2025 documenting disrepair of the exterior walls, including vertical cracks and deteriorating stucco. There are also multiple Department of Buildings violations regarding the failure to file required inspection reports and maintain egress systems.

A recent building inspection in December 2024 noted broken or defective plaster surfaces and plumbing issues in multiple apartments. The property has a documented history of bedbug infestations between 2019 and 2024, though none were reported in the most recent filing for 2024-2025. While rodent inspections generally show compliance with passing results since 2016, there was one failed inspection in 2017. The building has experienced various other issues documented through 311 complaints, including problems with flooring, appliances, doors/windows, paint/plaster, and electrical systems, though many of these complaints could not be properly inspected due to lack of access.