279 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement at 279 East 55th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Louisa Simon and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly during 2020. The building faced multiple unsanitary condition complaints in August 2020, including infestations of pests (specifically roaches and mice) and mold problems, primarily affecting the first-floor apartment (1F). During the same period, there were recurring issues with the refrigerator appliances across multiple units, resulting in violations being issued.

The building's maintenance history shows systematic addressing of these violations, as evidenced by the closure of various HPD inspection orders. More recently, the property has shown improvements in certain areas. As of 2023, there have been two bedbug reports filed (in 2023 and 2024), both indicating zero infested or re-infested units.

The most recent complaint in July 2023 regarding water supply issues was resolved within two days, suggesting more responsive management in recent years. The building maintains active compliance with mandatory annual bedbug reporting requirements, with no instances of infestation reported in recent years. A Department of Buildings permit for work classified as "EW" was issued in November 2022, indicating ongoing property maintenance and upkeep. While the building's past record from 2020 shows multiple violations and maintenance issues, the more recent history (2023-2025) suggests improved management practices, though the age of the building (constructed in 1920) means ongoing maintenance challenges are to be expected.