86 East 94th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

86 East 94th Street is a 4-story, 42-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927 and currently owned by Jay Gold. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant being ongoing electrical problems, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and violations related to lighting in May 2025. A notable health concern was filed with the DOHMH in June 2025 regarding smoking in a non-designated area, which is currently under investigation. The building's history reveals persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 3C, where multiple violations were documented in late 2024 concerning peeling paint in the bathroom, kitchen, and walls, broken locks, and a roach infestation.

Another affected unit, Apartment 3E, exhibited water leak and mold issues in late 2024, though these violations were marked as closed in early 2025. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years, and recent rodent inspections show mixed results, passing in October 2024 after indicating rat activity in August 2024. Recent housing code violations from December 2024 were primarily classified as Class A or B, indicating varying degrees of severity, though all have since been closed. The building's service history shows regular interaction with housing authorities, with multiple complaints resulting in inspections and some violations being issued.

These include concerns about doors/windows, paint/plaster conditions, and various general maintenance issues. The property has had some recent electrical system maintenance (HPD complaints in 2025), and health department involvement suggests ongoing monitoring of resident safety and comfort. While many complaints have been addressed promptly and closed, the recurring nature of some issues, particularly electrical systems and maintenance of common areas, indicates ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of emergency and non-emergency complaints, with the majority being resolved through official inspections and documented repairs, though some violations required specific correction timelines under housing law.