132 Sheridan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement at 132 Sheridan Avenue, built in 1916 and currently owned by Mordechai Retek, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns centering around heat and water problems. In early 2025, there were emergencies reported regarding heat/hot water and heavy water leaks.

Throughout 2024, multiple housing maintenance code complaints were filed, including unaddressed issues with doors/windows, paint/plaster, electrical outlets, flooring, and heat/hot water systems, though many of these complaints were closed without inspection due to access issues. A significant inspection in October 2024 revealed various violations requiring attention, including a mold condition (later certified as addressed), water leak issues in the 3rd story public hall, and the need for repairs to fire retardant material.

While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record over the most recent five reporting periods (2021-2024), an active cockroach infestation was noted in the October 2024 inspection as an open violation. The building's systems have undergone some attention, with violations related to carbon monoxide detectors, window guards, and smoke detectors in apartment 3R being cited and subsequently certified as corrected. While some maintenance issues have been addressed through official violations and complaints, the pattern of access-related inspection failures and recurring heat/water problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.