356 Midwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

At 356 Midwood Street in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, this 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building from 1931, currently owned by Wardell Lewis, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with the most recent complaint filed in December 2024 being notable as an emergency situation involving the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

The building has had multiple HPD violations issued between late 2021 and early 2022, including problems with heat/hot water (both in individual apartments and throughout the building), electrical issues, and unsanitary conditions involving pests. The most recent inspection from December 2024 has revealed several urgent safety concerns, primarily affecting apartment 3 on the second story, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, insect infestations (including cockroaches and mice), and issues with self-closing doors.

Additional violations include problems with fire retardant plaster in the public hall, missing escutcheon plates in the bathroom, and a requirement to remove encumbrances from the intermediate landing leading to the roof. Historical records show a power outage incident in January 2022, and the building has operated under a vacate order that was allegedly removed in 2016, though this was resolved with no penalty. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record since November 2024, with no reported infestations during the previous two-year period.