706 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 706 Essex Street in East New York, owned by HP Eny Llc and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues recently. Most notably, in December 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding plumbing systems, including problems with sinks/basins and water supply throughout the building, as well as heat and hot water issues that affected both individual apartments and the entire building. These problems were accompanied by violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

In particular, Apartment 3A now has open violations regarding the carbon monoxide detector and hot water temperature exceeding the maximum allowable limit of 130 degrees. The building has also faced persistent maintenance challenges, with violations issued in August 2024 for unsanitary conditions involving pests, though some other complaints from that period (including issues with doors, intercoms, and appliances) did not result in violations. The property's maintenance history reveals some ongoing concerns that require attention.

As of December 2024, there are open violations affecting both Apartments 1A and 3A, including issues with doors, ceilings, and various safety systems. These include problems with plaster surfaces, paint uniformity, bathroom door functionality, and the need for proper security of sprinkler components. While the building has generally passed rodent inspections in 2011, 2012, and 2018, and reported no bedbug infestations in the 2021-2022 and 2019-2020 reporting periods, the recent pattern of plumbing and heating complaints suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges that may affect resident comfort and safety.