1110 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1110 Caton Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Erika Johnson and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring heating system challenges over the past two years, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints filed in 2024 and early 2025. Between October 2023 and March 2025, there were six documented incidents of heat and hot water issues affecting either the entire building or individual apartments, with inspections often finding that heat and hot water had been restored by the time of HPD's response.

The building has also faced significant maintenance issues, particularly in late 2023 when several violations were issued regarding Apartment 3C, including problems with subflooring, bathroom fixtures, and excessive hot water temperatures. A concerning safety violation was documented in December 2023 regarding an illegally installed key-operated lock obstructing egress to the street from the fire passageway. The property's mechanical systems have shown persistent issues, with a boiler violation recorded in December 2024 describing multiple problems including a poorly fixed front chamber plate, ceiling holes in the boiler room, and backflow pipe issues, resulting in a $310 penalty.

Multiple external low-pressure inspection violations remain active, dating from 2023. However, on a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases across multiple reporting periods from 2018 to 2023. The most recent complaints and violations suggest ongoing concerns with both heating systems and general maintenance, particularly affecting Unit 3C, while safety violations continue to be addressed as evidenced by the closed violation regarding the egress obstruction.