721 East 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The 4-unit, 2-story New Law Tenement building at 721 East 35th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Sydney Brown, has experienced several concerning issues over the past few years. Most notably, there was a significant water leak with heavy flow reported in late 2024, which underwent inspection by HPD and was closed, though the conditions observed did not violate HPD housing laws.

The building has an open violation from April 2024 regarding the failure to file the annual bedbug report, marking the fourth consecutive year (2021-2024) this violation has been issued, indicating a persistent non-compliance issue with the Housing Maintenance Code requirements. Between 2022 and 2024, the building has maintained an active record of bedbug report violations, suggesting ongoing challenges with compliance to housing maintenance requirements.

Additionally, the property has faced rodent activity issues, with inspections conducted in June and August of 2023 both confirming rat presence in the building, though specific violation status was not indicated in the reports. With the building's age dating back to 1930, these documented service requests and violations suggest persistent maintenance and compliance challenges requiring attention, particularly regarding pest management and water infrastructure. While the most recent housing code violation specifically pertains to bedbug reporting rather than active infestation, the pattern of repeated violations over multiple years is notable.