933 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, 13-unit New Law Tenement building at 933 New York Avenue in East Flatbush, built in 1931 and currently owned by Lorina Belizaire, has a concerning pattern of ongoing violations and tenant safety issues as of April 2024. The property has multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations, including recurring issues with bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, and a significant violation from December 2023 regarding the improper use and disconnection of multiple plumbing fixtures in the basement.

Of particular concern is an illegal conversion situation that has emerged, with the Department of Buildings and Environmental Control Board issuing substantial penalties totaling $12,500 in February 2024 for unauthorized alterations in the cellar front area, including the installation of a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom partitions. This violation appears to have resulted in a Partial Vacate Order being served in February 2024. More recent maintenance issues have also been documented, including a defective boiler complaint from June 2024 that was investigated in July 2024, resulting in an Oath Violation being served.

In July 2024, a new HVAC-related violation was issued regarding improper boiler room signage in the building lobby, with a $500 penalty imposed. The building has a history of maintenance and compliance challenges, as evidenced by multiple open violations and active penalties, suggesting ongoing regulatory oversight issues. While some past complaints have been resolved, such as a 2022 construction-related complaint that was referred to the Department of Transportation, the persistence of bedbug reporting violations and structural modification issues indicate continuing concerns that may affect resident safety and comfort.