296 East 93rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit New Law tenement building at 296 East 93rd Street in East Flatbush, owned by Barry Peters and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with particular concern about heat and hot water problems. Most recently, there have been two emergency heat/hot water complaints in November 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the apartments for verification.

Additional issues in 2023 included electrical problems (no lighting in April), cooking gas concerns (June), and various maintenance complaints in May related to pest control, lighting, flooring, and appliance issues, all of which were classified as non-emergency. The building has a history of illegal conversion complaints filed with the Department of Buildings, with five investigations between 2019 and 2024, though all resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access for verification. Recent inspections in 2024 (one active complaint from July 2024) also relates to illegal conversion concerns.

The property has documented violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with an open violation from April 2024. A specific violation from May 2023 indicates issues with electric service supply in apartment 2R, including an open Class C violation for roach infestation that requires abatement. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, many complaints were either resolved promptly or closed due to lack of access for inspections.