2801 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 2801 Fulton Street in Cypress Hills, currently owned by Michelle Neugebauer, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints (six instances between 2024-2025) requiring HPD intervention, with varying access issues during inspections. Apartment 4A has been a particular focus of attention, with documented violations regarding carbon monoxide and smoke detector requirements, pest infestations, and various maintenance issues including floor tile replacement needs.

A recent violation from June 2024 pertains to defective self-closing doors at the bulkhead to the roof on the fourth story. A potentially serious structural issue was noted in December 2022 regarding building shaking/vibration concerns, along with a December 2022 ECB violation for a partially collapsed ceiling and water leak in the rear bedroom of Apartment 1B, for which a penalty of $1,250 was imposed and remains active. The building has demonstrated some ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints that required HPD inspections, though inspectors were often unable to gain access to verify the reported conditions.

These complaints covered various issues including plumbing problems (sink), door issues, and electrical concerns. Of note, the property has maintained a bedbug-free status for several years, with no reported infestations from 2019-2025. Inspections for rodent activity have shown mixed results, with a passing grade in August 2023 following an initial rat activity finding in May 2023. The building's history shows a pattern of responsive maintenance to many issues when access is granted, but also highlights challenges with inspection access and persistent systems requiring attention, particularly relating to heat, safety systems, and structural elements.