30 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building at 30 East 96th Street, owned by Patrick Castell, has documented several concerning issues over recent months that merit attention. In April 2025, multiple complaints were filed and subsequently investigated by HPD, with violations noted for mold (classified as an emergency), floor issues (both emergency and non-emergency), plumbing problems related to radiators (emergency), and intercom system malfunctions (non-emergency).

Earlier in the year, significant complaints were registered in February 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions involving pests, heating/hot water issues, and various maintenance concerns, though inspectors were often unable to gain access to conduct proper evaluations. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing concerns with Unit 1F that were documented in July 2024, including multiple violations requiring repairs to broken ceramic tiles, plaster surfaces, and the replacement of a defective washbasin in the bathroom.

There are also concerning patterns regarding pest management documentation, with unresolved "A" class violations from 2021 through 2024 related to the filing of annual bedbug reports, indicating potential recurring pest management oversight issues. While many of the recent complaints from February and April 2025 were closed following HPD inspections, it's noteworthy that violations were issued for mold and floor-related issues, and several February complaints were closed due to inability to gain access for inspections, suggesting potential communication or access issues between residents and inspectors.