4101 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 5-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 4101 Church Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Sncl Realty Corp and constructed in 1930, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple tenant complaints in late 2021 indicating either partial or complete service interruptions throughout the building.

In June 2022, a cluster of maintenance issues was documented, including mold, window frame problems, flooring concerns, water leaks, and electrical outlet issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The building has open violations from 2021-2024 related to the failure to submit annual bedbug reports, and a 2019 violation regarding inadequate waste receptacles remains unresolved. Historical records from 2018 indicate various safety concerns in Apartment 3R, including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, inadequate heating, and problems with access to the building's heating system.

Fire safety was also a concern at that time, with a violation noting an obstructed fire escape due to an air conditioner installation. While the building has had numerous complaints and violations over the years, many of these issues appear to have been addressed or resolved, though the persistent nature of some problems, such as the bedbug report violations, is noteworthy. The building's age and the type of violations documented suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to basic services such as heat and hot water, which have been a recurring source of tenant complaints.