785 Belmont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 12-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 785 Belmont Avenue in East New York, owned by Goomattie Seecoomar, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding safety systems and water-related problems. Most notably, in early 2025, there were emergency complaints regarding non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

The building has faced multiple water-related issues, including three instances of heavy flow water leaks between 2023-2024, with one occurring in Apartment 4B in early 2023 that resulted in multiple Class B violations for damaged ceilings in both the kitchen and bathroom. Other documented problems include flooring and ceiling issues, with violations noted for floor conditions in early 2023, and various electrical problems including a non-lighting issue. The building's history reveals persistent pest control challenges, with 2023 violations for mouse infestation in Apartment 2B and cockroach infestation in Apartment C4, though recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 indicate no infestation cases.

Safety concerns extend beyond maintenance issues, as evidenced by a 2021 violation regarding a defective fire escape that required replacement of a broken part. More recently, in 2024, a C-hook suspended scaffold at the property raised safety concerns, resulting in a $2,500 violation, though this was later rescinded. Fortunately, the building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 to present shows zero infested units, and rodent inspections between 2011 and 2018 show successful compliance in most cases, indicating improvements in pest management over time.