1275 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 1275 Nostrand Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, built in 1931 and currently owned by Christopher Shaari, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, in May 2025, there were multiple complaints filed regarding ceiling paint/plaster conditions, ventilation system problems, and intercom system malfunctions, all of which HPD attempted but was unable to inspect. An asbestos complaint from the same period resulted in a notification to the owner requiring correction of the issue.

Previous to this, in February 2025, there was a report of heavy water leakage that HPD was able to confirm was corrected. The building has a documented history of various maintenance violations and inspections dating back several years. From 2021 through 2024, the property received annual bedbug reporting violations, though records show no actual infestations during these periods. In 2018, violations were recorded for Apartment 1L, including issues with plaster surfaces, bathroom mold, and door functionality.

Safety-related violations from 2018 required the posting of gas leak procedures and the proper display of inspection certificates near mailboxes. The building's rodent inspection history shows a mix of results, with the most recent inspection in December 2018 passing, though earlier inspections in 2014 noted rat activity. While the recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and interior conditions, it's noteworthy that the bedbug reports consistently show zero infested units, indicating effective pest management. The property has maintained compliance with many housing maintenance codes, though the recent cluster of complaints from May 2025 indicates potential ongoing maintenance needs.