128 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

This two-story, three-unit New Law Tenement building at 128 East 59th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Basil Davidson and constructed in 1920, has experienced several notable issues over recent years that require attention. Most recently, in March 2024, there was a heat/hot water emergency in one apartment that was promptly addressed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

More concerning is an open violation from April 2024 requiring the filing of the annual bedbug report, indicating potential non-compliance with pest management requirements. The building has a documented history of mold issues (March 2021), and in April 2021, Apartment 2 had multiple violations including defective smoke detectors, missing window guards, and problems with plastered surfaces and paint in various closets, though some of these were eventually certified as corrected by September 2021. The bedbug reporting records for 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 show no reported infestations, with zero infested or re-infested units, suggesting effective pest management during those periods.

An electrical wiring complaint was filed in June 2025 at a nearby address (11203), which was referred to the Department of Transportation, though this may not be directly related to the 59th Street property. The building's history reveals a pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly regarding safety systems (smoke detectors, window guards) and environmental concerns (mold, heat/hot water). While some violations have been addressed, the persistence of some open violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.