2873 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 12-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 2873 Atlantic Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Jay Gold and constructed in 1920, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating-related complaints, including a significant heating outage affecting the entire building in January 2024 and another power outage complaint in June 2025, though inspections in response to both incidents could not be completed due to lack of access. The building has also faced consistent plumbing challenges, with violations issued in January 2025 regarding sink issues, and multiple plumbing complaints including toilet problems and another sink issue in June 2023.

The property underwent a comprehensive inspection in October 2023, resulting in several violations requiring attention to building safety and maintenance standards, including issues with self-closing doors, fire-retardant materials, and floor tiles in public hallways across all floors. These violations were categorized as Class A and B, indicating varying levels of severity, and most have since been closed following corrective actions. The building's maintenance record shows regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in any of the five consecutive annual filings between 2019 and 2025.

Additionally, historical rodent inspections in 2012 and 2015 showed passing results, suggesting previous pest control measures were effective. The 2024-2025 period has seen increased attention to building systems, with multiple emergency service requests indicating ongoing tenant concerns about basic utilities and safety systems, including smoke detectors and various infrastructure elements like doors, windows, and flooring. While many of these complaints have been resolved through departmental inspections, the recurring nature of heating, electrical, and plumbing issues suggests these systems may require closer monitoring. The building's overall violation history demonstrates a pattern of addressing maintenance issues through the formal complaint resolution process, though some recent service requests indicate continued challenges with access for inspections and timely resolution of reported problems.