1014 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 4-story, 38-unit New Law Tenement building at 1014 Clarkson Avenue, owned by Michael Malek, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to heating and water systems. Most notably, between December 2024 and February 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though some complaints were duplicates or resulted in HPD inspections finding no violations.

In May 2025, unsanitary conditions involving mold were reported, along with water supply issues, the latter complaint having resulted in an emergency response and HPD violations being issued. Additional maintenance concerns include a currently open water leak issue reported in June 2025, and various violations documented in 2024-2025 related to building systems and maintenance requirements, including a defective self-closing door and fire escape access issues. The building's maintenance history shows some progress in pest management, with bedbug reports showing minimal activity in recent years (with zero infestations reported in 2023-2024), and successful rodent control inspections in 2022 and 2023.

Previous violations, such as those related to heating systems, water supply, and various apartment-specific issues (including repairs needed in Apartment E4 and plumbing problems in Apartments 2A and 5F), have generally been addressed and closed by the building management. While there was a gas-related complaint in 2020 and a failure to file an inspection in 2023, both these issues were either resolved or dismissed. The building's age (constructed in 1920) is typical for its class, and while there have been recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heating and water systems, many of the violations and complaints have been addressed through HPD inspections and subsequent repairs.