61 East 95th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 4-unit, 2-story New Law Tenement building at 61 East 95th Street, owned by Mordche Gelbstein, has experienced numerous maintenance issues between 2024 and 2025, with particular concerns in the areas of plumbing, water damage, and pest control. Most recently, in late 2024 through early 2025, there have been multiple complaints and violations related to plumbing systems, including problems with bathtubs/showers, slow and heavy water leaks, and a mold issue.

Several property maintenance inspections in late 2024 showed that HPD inspectors were often unable to gain access to complete their inspections, which raises concerns about the building's access protocols. The building has also faced infrastructure issues, with open violations as of August 2024 concerning roof leaks affecting the ceiling in Unit 2R, and unresolved complaints from May 2024 regarding various issues in Unit 1R, including electrical wiring, smoke detector, refrigerator, and plaster problems, as well as a reported rodent infestation that was subsequently abated. The property's history shows significant building maintenance concerns dating back to 2018, when violations were issued for the rear garage's disrepair, including issues with the collapsed roof, unsupported parapet wall, and missing doors, along with severe accumulation of junk.

While these violations were eventually resolved with penalties totaling $3,500, the building's ongoing maintenance issues suggest persistent challenges. Recent inspections have shown that the property no longer has bedbug or rodent infestations, as evidenced by the bedbug reporting from 2023-2025 showing zero infested or eradicated units, and a passed rodent inspection in June 2023. Despite these positive indicators, the frequency and nature of recent complaints and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, with higher weight given to the most recent plumbing and water-related issues affecting resident comfort and safety.