602 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-story, one-unit building at 602 New Lots Avenue, East New York, owned by Herman Niederman, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there are multiple open violations from 2023-2024, including problems with heat and hot water systems, water leaks, ceiling issues, and floor maintenance requirements in the second-floor apartment (2R).

The building has recurring hot water problems, with violations issued in September 2023 for inadequate hot water supply throughout the apartment. There are also documented issues with water leaks affecting both walls and ceilings, flooring defects, and problems with both the boiler room access and hot water systems. As of July 2025, the building has multiple open Housing Maintenance Code complaints, including emergency issues involving plumbing (toilets and bathtub/showers), window frames, and various non-emergency matters such as pest control, buzzers/intercom systems, and general maintenance issues.

The property has one open violation from April 2024 regarding the failure to file the annual bedbug report with HPD. While the building passed rodent inspections in 2011 and 2012, the recent pest control complaint suggests possible new issues. The extensive list of open violations and complaints, particularly regarding water systems and building access, indicates ongoing maintenance challenges that have persisted over multiple years.