1097 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement at 1097 Winthrop Street in East Flatbush, owned by Carl Edwards, has a documented history of both maintenance issues and safety compliance matters spanning several years. Most notably, in March 2019, there were multiple complaints (three separate incidents between March 9-27) regarding heat and hot water issues, with at least one of these complaints being handled as an emergency by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

While some of these incidents were closed with no violations found or with confirmed restoration of services, the repeated nature of the complaints is concerning. The building currently has open Class A violations from 2021-2024 related to the annual bedbug reporting requirement, demonstrating an ongoing compliance issue. In March 2019, during an inspection, several safety-related violations were documented and later closed, including the need to post proper notices regarding carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detector requirements, and gas leak procedures.

Additional compliance issues addressed in 2019 included the need for self-closing entrance doors and maintaining a visible street number on the building facade. While many of these violations were resolved, the most recent bedbug reporting violations suggest continued regulatory oversight is necessary. The building's age (built in 1930) and history of heat/hot water issues, combined with the current open violation, warrant attention to the building's overall maintenance and compliance history.