389 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building at 389 East 48th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Richie Sayegh and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. The most recent emergency complaint was in November 2022 regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, though this was resolved within five days.

In 2021, multiple maintenance concerns were raised simultaneously, including problems with ceiling paint/plaster, water leaks, window frames, and unsanitary conditions related to pests, though no violations were issued following inspections of these complaints. The building has shown persistent heat and hot water system challenges, with similar issues reported in both 2018 and 2022. The property has also faced several structural and safety concerns, particularly in 2022, when violations were issued regarding a defective fire escape and problematic roof bulkhead door self-closing mechanism, though these were subsequently certified as corrected.

Notably, there were significant compliance issues discovered in August 2018 regarding illegal cellar conversions, including unauthorized living spaces and cooking facilities, though these violations were eventually closed. More recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 revealed violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, though these were documented as corrected. The building's bedbug reports from 2021 through 2025 show consistent records of having no infested units, with all six units reporting successful eradication with no re-infestations, suggesting effective pest management practices have been implemented.