5224 Beverley Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement at 5224 Beverley Road in East Flatbush, built in 1920 and currently owned by Aston Boreland, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in July 2024, the building experienced multiple water-related problems, including both heavy and slow leaks, as well as mold issues, with violations issued for water leak and ceiling damage repairs specifically in apartment 1R. This apartment has been the focus of several historical violations, including a 2018 situation where safety concerns regarding missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were resolved.

The building had an alarming incident in 2021 when all four units reported bedbug infestations, though the most recent 2025 bedbug report shows no current infestations. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent December 2023 inspection passing. Prior to the recent water issues, the building underwent several inspections from 2018 onwards that revealed various maintenance and safety concerns, including unsanitary conditions, plumbing issues, and the need for various repairs.

While some violations have been corrected, as evidenced by their closed status, there remains at least one open Class C violation as of July 2024 regarding self-closing door issues in apartment 1R. The building has consistently responded to inspection findings and service requests, with most recent complaints being addressed within a few days, though some issues have required multiple reports to achieve resolution. The property has maintained its basic safety compliance, with building safety equipment violations being addressed and checked during inspections. This summary reflects building history up to October 2023, with the most current documented issues being water-related problems in mid-2024, which represent the most significant concerns regarding resident comfort and maintenance response times.