359 East 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 359 East 34th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Sebastian Estevez, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple open and recently closed violations concerning Apartment 2B, including failure to address lead paint hazards, problems with doors and cabinets, and inoperable carbon monoxide and smoke detectors as of 2023. The building has also faced persistent water-related issues, with both heavy flow and slow leaks reported, and pest infestations have required multiple inspections and baiting efforts between 2022 and 2023.

A violation regarding bedbug reporting compliance was issued in April 2024, though recent filings indicate no current infestations. The property has a history of building code enforcement actions, including several Environmental Control Board violations in 2019 related to unauthorized cellar conversion work, resulting in penalties totaling over $15,000, though most have been resolved. Recent inspections have shown ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple 311 complaints in late 2023 and early 2024 resulting in HPD violations.

The building also has an active violation regarding failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection as of September 2024. While the property has passed some rodent inspections, recent results from 2023 indicate recurring rodent issues requiring bait application. The combined history of violations, including safety-related issues like faulty detectors and water damage, suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges at this property, though recent bedbug and rodent reporting indicates some improvement in these specific areas.