609 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 609 Rogers Avenue, owned by Steve Fishman and located in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety-related events since 2018. Most recently, in August 2023, the building faced multiple violations related to boiler safety and maintenance, including debris in the boiler room, defective water feeder, improper steam controls, and issues with the flue configuration, resulting in a $655 penalty.

This followed a March 2023 violation regarding the failure to file the annual bedbug report as required under Housing Maintenance Code. The building has a documented history of bedbug activity, with one confirmed case in 2019, though subsequent reports from 2019 through 2024 indicate no current infestations. Two notable violations occurred during 2019, including one for obstructed fire escape access due to a window-mounted AC unit, which carried a $1,250 penalty.

The property has also undergone various permitted work between 2018-2019, including plumbing and exterior work as evidenced by permits issued in July and August 2018. In November 2018, the building underwent a Compliance Audit of Professional Certification, with violations subsequently served in September 2019. The recent environmental and maintenance issues, particularly regarding the boiler system, suggest ongoing challenges with building systems maintenance, though the absence of bedbug infestations in recent reports is a positive development for resident comfort.