5501 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 5501 Snyder Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by David Monrose, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past two years. Between February 2023 and March 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, with most cases resolving fairly quickly, though one complaint in January 2024 resulted in HPD's inability to gain access for inspection. The building has also faced pest-related challenges, with reports of unsanitary conditions including rodent infestations in Apartments 2A and 4A, specifically documented in November 2021 and March 2023, respectively.

Specific maintenance violations were issued in 2024, including a C-class violation for a defective self-closing door in Apartment 4A and previous citations regarding improperly fastened gates in the west yard. Historical records show the building has maintained a consistent pattern of heat and hot water issues throughout 2023 and 2024, with ten separate complaints filed through 311. The property has demonstrated competent management in certain areas, as evidenced by regular bedbug inspections showing zero infestations from 2020 through 2025.

However, rodent inspections have yielded mixed results, with failures noted in 2022 and 2021. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, with most being resolved, though some required multiple follow-ups from tenants for proper inspection access. Recent maintenance and violation records indicate an active response to building issues, with violations being certified as corrected, though the persistence of heating system problems remains a notable concern.