290 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The four-story, 27-unit New Law tenement building at 290 East 53rd Street, owned by Mike Kong and built in 1920, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most pressing concerns centering around heat and hot water systems, which generated multiple HPD complaints in 2024. Most recently, in December 2024, there was a building-wide heat/hot water complaint that HPD could not investigate due to access issues. The building has also faced significant water-related problems, including heavy flow and slow leak issues identified in 2024 and late 2023.

Apartment A1 has multiple active violations from an October 2024 inspection, including mouse infestation, visible mold conditions, and defective plaster/paint issues. The property has a history of construction-related complications, with multiple Stop Work Orders issued between 2023-2025, though these were eventually rescinded. The building's infrastructure issues seem varied and persistent, including electrical wiring concerns and various maintenance problems documented through 311 calls and HPD inspections.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (2021-2023), the building's violation history shows ongoing compliance challenges, particularly regarding mold and water damage. There are multiple active violations related to inadequate tenant protection plans and construction work from 2018-2021 that appear unresolved. The property has required several permits over the past few years for various work, most recently in 2025, indicating ongoing maintenance and repair efforts.