1153 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 32-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1153 Nostrand Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Wolf Sicherman, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past two years. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a heat/hot water complaint that was resolved quickly, though this followed numerous similar complaints between September 2023 and April 2025, with both apartment-specific and entire-building reports.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including an appliance issue with an electric/gas range in December 2024, a garbage/recycling storage problem in May 2024, and multiple housing maintenance code violations. Notable violations from September 2023 involved a defective bulkhead door on the 4th story, construction materials obstructing egress on the 2nd story, and issues with fire retardant plaster at the east wall of the bulkhead. Looking further back, inspections from 2022 revealed multiple issues in apartments B1 and D9, including mold concerns, plaster damage, and roof leaks.

The building's history shows regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations recorded from 2018 through 2024, and also demonstrates consistent rodent inspection passing results from 2011 through 2013. Recent inspections in 2023-2024 revealed several maintenance issues that were subsequently certified as corrected, including problems with ceiling surfaces, bathroom conditions, and various other maintenance concerns. While the building has managed to address many violations through proper certification, the recurring heat and hot water issues remain the most significant ongoing concern affecting tenant comfort and quality of life.