1039 Willmohr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1039 Willmohr Street in East Flatbush, owned by James Lewis, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years. As of June 2025, the property has multiple open violations, including problems with flooring/stairs, water leaks, and several safety concerns.

A notable cluster of issues emerged between April and June 2025, with violations documented for water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), electrical problems, and safety equipment (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors). The building's most serious historical concerns stem from December 2024 inspections of Apartment B2, revealing multiple lead paint hazards, pest infestations (roaches and mice), and various maintenance issues including defective plastered surfaces and electrical outlets. Prior to these recent problems, the property had significant compliance issues in 2019, when violations were recorded for an unauthorized curb cut, obstructed fire escape, and lack of required handrails/guardrails at the rear entrance.

These violations, which included penalties totaling $3,288, were primarily related to safety and building code compliance concerns. While some of these 2019 violations were eventually closed, there was a failure to certify correction of at least one immediately hazardous violation in September 2019, though this was later dismissed when downgraded to a Class 2 or 3 violation. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure and safety systems, requiring close attention to current and future conditions.