204 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 4-unit, 2-story New Law Tenement building at 204 East 96th Street in East Flatbush, owned by the Estate Of Diperes Blaise, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent months. Between December 2024 and February 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding malfunctioning appliances (including multiple reports of problems with electric/gas ranges and refrigerators), unsanitary conditions including pests and mold, and concerns about flooring.

Particularly concerning are the violations issued in February 2025 related to an unsanitary condition involving pests and flooring issues, though earlier inspection attempts cannot be assessed as violations were not issued. A more detailed inspection from October 2024 revealed several open violations in apartment 2R, including lead paint hazards on various surfaces (walls, ceilings, and doors) that require proper remediation, a mouse infestation issue, and problems with the wood floor.

Though some violations were marked as "Closed" from this inspection, several remain open as of the most recent update. The building also experienced electrical issues with a lighting problem classified as an emergency in December 2024. Historical records show no bedbug infestations reported in the past three cycles (most recent reports from 2021 and 2024), and a 2021 complaint regarding Certificate of Occupancy that required multiple inspection attempts but was ultimately marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access." While some recent complaints have been closed, the presence of multiple open violations as of October 2024 and recurring maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.