385 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 16-unit, 3-story "New Law Tenement" at 385 Liberty Avenue in East New York, dating from 1930 and currently owned by Khemraj Mosaphir, has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent months. In March 2025, the building had eight separate complaints filed with the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department, including problems with flooring, plumbing (bathtub/showers and radiators), a refrigerator, doors, and sanitary conditions, particularly regarding pest infestations. Notably, an apartment at the 3rd floor (3F) is currently facing several open violations from a September 2024 inspection, including issues with interior paint, plaster surfaces, radiation, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and documented pest infestations.

A November 2024 violation concerning the posting of contact information for building management was certified as corrected in February 2025. The building's recent maintenance history shows some concerning patterns, with multiple uninspected complaints in early 2025 due to lack of access for HPD inspectors, and ongoing issues with plumbing and floor conditions. However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a zero-bedbug infestation record for the past five reporting periods from 2020 to 2025, and successfully passed a rodent inspection in July 2024.

The Department of Buildings records show some historical compliance with inspections, including both passed and failed rodent inspections between 2018-2024. A permit was issued in late 2018, but records don't specify what work was performed under this permit. While some issues have been addressed, including the February 2025 correction of the management contact violation, many open violations remain, particularly affecting apartment 3F.