250 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

At 250 East 96th Street, a 4-story, 37-unit New Law Tenement built in 1926 currently managed by Manuel Alonzo, there have been ongoing maintenance and habitability concerns, particularly regarding heating systems. The building has experienced multiple heat and hot water outages in recent months, with complaints logged in April and January 2025, as well as December 2024, though these issues were reportedly resolved upon inspection. Other recent maintenance issues include plumbing problems (January 2025), a window frame issue (May 2024), and various unsanitary conditions.

Significant violations were documented in October 2023 for Apartment C7, including problems with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, water leaks, mold, and bathroom ceiling issues, though these were certified as corrected by November 2023. There are also open violations from August 2023 for mold and plaster issues in Apartment D7. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of infrastructure challenges, particularly related to water systems and climate control.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations or evidence of rodent issues in recent years, a significant safety concern was documented in December 2024 when a wooden wall obstructing egress in the fire passageway was reported. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no cases reported in the past five years. There were also complaints about unsanitary conditions, though no violations were issued in relation to these complaints, as well as issues pertaining to cooking gas and kitchen appliances. The Department of Buildings has recorded two instances of inspectors being unable to gain access during investigations, one in 2019 and another in March 2025, which may warrant attention to access protocols for inspections and repairs.