436 East 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 12-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 436 East 34th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Ryan Colbert and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most recently, in early 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding problems with walls, ceilings, and floors, though inspections were unsuccessful due to access issues.

The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water problems, with two emergency complaints filed in November 2024 regarding the entire building, and an electrical power outage incident in December 2024 that also resulted in an inaccessible inspection. Other notable issues include water leak problems in September 2024, and separate complaints about mold and unsanitary conditions in 2024 and 2022, particularly affecting apartment 4A which has a history of multiple violations including water leaks and mold issues documented in 2022. The building's maintenance history also shows some structural concerns, with a B-class violation issued in December 2024 regarding broken or defective brick on the exterior east wall of the building.

Bedbug reports between 2020 and 2024 show minimal activity, with only one reported case in 2020-2021 that was certified as eradicated, and recent filings showing no infestations. Rodent inspections have been problematic, with failures recorded in 2013 and 2022, though the 2013 compliance inspection passed. While many of the housing maintenance code complaints and violations have been closed, the pattern of recent complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems such as heating, water, and electrical infrastructure.