262 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement located at 262 East 55th Street, currently owned by Pincus Schwimmer, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues between 2024-2025. The building has faced recurring water-related problems, with multiple reports of leaks throughout 2024, including slow and heavy flow leaks, as well as issues with paint and plaster conditions affecting various units, particularly in bathrooms. Notably, two apartments (1B and 3B) had documented pest infestations in 2024, with 1B experiencing both mice and mold issues, and multiple violations were issued regarding these conditions.

The building's most recent complaints as of mid-2024 include issues with a refrigerator, mailbox problems, and water leaks, though inspections often resulted in no violations being issued. Prior to 2024, the building had several concerning events recorded in 2018-2019, including multiple complaints about illegal conversions, building stability concerns, and gas-related issues, with some violations resulting in monetary penalties. Structural concerns were documented, with inspectors noting large diagonal cracks in the building walls.

However, all bedbug reports from 2021 to 2025 indicate zero infestations, suggesting successful pest management in this regard. The property has maintained an active permit history, with plumbing-related permits issued in 2019 and 2022, and it has demonstrated responsiveness to violations, with most being closed and certified through appropriate channels, though there were some instances of access denial during inspections. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring water-related issues and periodic pest management challenges, while also maintaining proper documentation and response procedures for the majority of violations. The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently showing zero infested units in recent years.