789 Belmont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building at 789 Belmont Avenue in East New York, owned by Sofia Corchado and built in 1925, has experienced a series of maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, most notably regarding water-related problems. In early 2024, the building faced multiple water leak incidents, including both slow and heavy flow leaks that resulted in violations. The building has also experienced recurring heating system challenges, with complaints about heat and hot water affecting both individual units (December 2023) and the entire building (December 2022).

More recently, a significant violation was recorded in 2024 concerning water leaks in apartment 3F, specifically affecting multiple window frames, along with issues of peeling paint that required correction. The property has shown attention to safety compliance, with recent inspections (July 2024) resulting in the correction of several important safety violations, including the posting of carbon monoxide detector requirements, gas leak procedures, and building registration information in common areas. Looking at the building's history, there are recurring patterns of maintenance issues, particularly during the winter months, which may affect resident comfort.

The property has maintained records indicating no bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2023), and an initial rodent inspection in 2012 resulted in a passing grade. An active violation from June 2023 remains outstanding regarding the failure to file the 2019 external low-pressure inspection, which is worth noting from a safety systems perspective. While many of the recent violations have been addressed and certified as corrected, the building's history suggests ongoing challenges with water-related maintenance and heating systems, which require regular monitoring.