557 East 93rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The two-story, 4-unit New Law tenement building at 557 East 93rd Street in East Flatbush, owned by Jennelyn Baptiste and built in 1920, has experienced ongoing maintenance issues, particularly in the most recent years. The building has consistently struggled with pest problems, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints and inspections showing infestations of mice and roaches, particularly affecting Apartment 2F. The apartment has also faced various moisture-related issues, including mold in the bathroom, water temperature violations, and radiator problems.

Recent complaints from February 2025 indicate continued pest issues, with violations issued for unsanitary conditions. The property has a history of plumbing and heating problems, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between December 2024 and February 2025, though some inspections found conditions did not violate housing laws. Notably, the building has consistently passed bedbug inspections from 2020 to 2025, showing no reported infestations.

The building's maintenance history reveals persistent rodent control challenges, with compliance inspections in 2016, 2019, and 2022 failing to meet requirements. Various maintenance issues have been documented through 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly affecting Apartment 2F, which has required multiple interventions for problems ranging from mold and pests to plumbing and heating system deficiencies. While some violations have been closed, several remain open as of the latest inspection dates, including C-class violations for rodent infestations and A-class violations for mold. The building has undergone various inspections related to housing maintenance code compliance, with both emergency and non-emergency issues being addressed through the HPD system.