315 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 2-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building at 315 Atkins Avenue in East New York, owned by Frankie Duke, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues since 2018, with multiple complaints throughout 2024 alone, including three separate incidents between April and October 2024, all involving the entire building. The building has an active Department of Buildings violation from November 2019 regarding the failure to file the 2017 annual boiler inspection report.

A significant health and safety inspection in January 2023 revealed multiple violations in Apartment 5, including lead-based paint hazards, defective window guards, a non-functioning smoke detector, CO detector issues, and problems with various surfaces requiring proper repair or replacement. While some of these violations have been marked as closed, others remain open, particularly those related to lead paint hazards. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heat-related problems, with similar complaints documented in 2021 and 2018, where tenants reported intermittent heating issues that were temporarily resolved but required repeated complaints.

Other noted issues include water leak problems (September 2018), electrical concerns (September 2018), and various interior maintenance needs such as paint and plaster issues. A bedbug report filed in March 2024 for the period ending October 2023 indicates no infestations during that period, and a rodent inspection from 2012 showed compliance with safety standards. The property, constructed in 1925, appears to be facing ongoing challenges with building systems maintenance, particularly regarding heating infrastructure, while also requiring attention to several safety systems and environmental hazards as documented in recent inspections.