700 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 4-unit, 2-story New Law tenement building at 700 Essex Street in East New York, owned by David Gordon, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant concerns centering around water-related problems. The most recent complaints in 2025 and 2023 involved water supply issues, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for proper evaluation.

In 2023 alone, there were multiple documented water leak incidents, along with violations related to paint and door issues. Notably, a July 2023 inspection revealed several ongoing problems specifically in apartment 1F, including water leak concerns in the bathroom and ceiling, lead-based paint hazards in the kitchen, and maintenance issues requiring attention to plaster surfaces and painting requirements. The building has also faced periodic heating system challenges, with emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water in both 2021 and 2022.

Recent violations as of April 2024 include a failure to submit the mandatory annual bedbug report, while specific 2023 violations involve requirements for proper door repairs, ceiling maintenance, and carbon monoxide detector functionality. Historical records show consistent effort to maintain rodent-free conditions, with inspections from 2011, 2012, and 2018 all passing. While the building has maintained compliance with some basic requirements, the pattern of plumbing and maintenance issues, particularly concentrated in apartment 1F, suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and interior conditions.