216 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 3-story, 9-unit New Law tenement building at 216 East 39th Street, owned by Vincent Ragosta and built in 1925, has experienced persistent water-related issues over the past several years. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a heavy water leak complaint that was investigated but found not to violate housing laws. The building has a documented history of water leaks, with multiple incidents in 2023-2024 leading to violations, particularly affecting the roof and ceiling areas in apartments 3A and 3C.

April 2024 inspections resulted in several housing maintenance code violations, including an ongoing Class C violation in apartment 3A regarding a defective self-closing door and a B violation concerning water leaks at the ceiling affecting public hall stairs on the 2nd story. The property has had multiple plumbing-related issues between 2023 and 2025, including problems with basins/sinks and radiators, though inspections typically found no violations. The building experienced some maintenance challenges in 2024-2025, including sanitation concerns with pests and garbage/recycling storage, though these were addressed through official channels.

Notably, there appears to be no documented history of bedbug infestations, with all previous filings showing zero infested or eradicated units. The Department of Buildings has an active violation on record from June 2023 regarding non-compliance with 2018 external low pressure inspection requirements, and there was a complaint about possible illegal conversion in May 2022, though access was not granted for inspection. Despite these issues, the building's overall maintenance record shows prompt addressing of most violations, with many being certified as corrected.