87 Woodruff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 87 Woodruff Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Scott Assouline and constructed in 1920, has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, with three documented emergencies in early 2023 (February, March) and another in April 2024, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored in some instances. The building faced multiple access issues for inspections in 2022 related to various complaints including mold, plumbing, and paint/plaster problems.

Significant violations were issued in 2021 regarding interior maintenance, specifically affecting Apartment 2C on the 2nd floor, including defective plastered surfaces and paint issues in various rooms, which were subsequently certified as corrected by June 2021. Safety equipment concerns were documented in 2019 for Apartment 4A, including missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, though these violations were resolved by May 2019. The building's maintenance history shows consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the past seven years, with no reported infestations since 2019-2020, and a passed rodent inspection in 2018.

Violation records indicate a 2024 inspection resulted in a heat safety notice being posted in the 1st-story public hall regarding gas leak procedures. While the property has maintained its basic legal compliance through regular reporting and responses to violations, the recurring heating system issues and historical access challenges for inspections suggest ongoing maintenance concerns. The building's age (105 years) and classification as a New Law Tenement, while not unique, provide context for understanding the property's maintenance history within the framework of NYC housing stock.