3506 Newkirk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

3506 Newkirk Avenue is a 4-story, 29-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 in East Flatbush, currently owned by Mark Weinberger. The building has experienced recurring issues with water supply systems and heating throughout 2024-2025, with multiple identical complaints filed in March 2025 and December 2024 relating to plumbing and water supply problems, as well as heat and hot water deficiencies affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. These issues have resulted in several HPD inspections, some of which could not be completed due to access problems, though violations were ultimately issued.

The building has also faced maintenance challenges including a significant boiler room violation documented in March 2023, which noted multiple defects including issues with lights, burner motor, CO detector, quick vents, hot water pipe leaks, and a cold water main leak, with a penalty of $310.00 imposed. The property has demonstrated a history of bedbug infestations, with reports showing affected units in five out of six annual filings from 2019 to 2024, though the most recent report for the period ending October 2024 shows zero infested units. Recent structural and safety concerns were documented in December 2024, including violations for inadequate hot water supply, a locked heating system door, and various apartment-specific issues in Unit D6, including problems with the intercom system, peep hole, and hot water fixtures.

The building's management has filed permits for various repairs, with the most recent plumbing permit issued in December 2024. Between 2018 and 2023, there were three notable Department of Buildings complaints: one regarding an allegedly defective boiler in March 2023 that resulted in a violation being served, and two related to unauthorized work in July 2018, though no violations were found upon inspection. Additional maintenance issues were reported in 2024, including problems with flooring and stairs, though inspections resulted in no violations. The building's landlord has generally responded to HPD violations within the required timeframes, as evidenced by subsequent certifications closing these violations.