15 Westminster Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 55-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 15 Westminster Road in Flatbush, built in 1925 and currently owned by Yida Stern, has experienced significant maintenance and pest control challenges in recent years. The property has been actively dealing with rodent infestations throughout 2025, with multiple complaints filed between January and June 2025, including at least eight separate rodent sightings and signs of rodent activity, leading to the application of bait during inspections from February to July 2025. Multiple 311 service requests in 2025 indicate persistent access issues with HPD inspectors, who were unable to gain entry during inspections related to various concerns including cooking gas, plumbing (sink issues), safety (smoke detector), and stair conditions.

The building has faced multiple housing maintenance code violations and complaints since late 2024, with significant issues including excessively hot water exceeding 130 degrees in apartments 2D and 3M, and various problems in apartment 2G such as mold, pest infestations (mice and cockroaches), and bathroom fixture issues. Earlier maintenance concerns were documented in late 2024 through multiple emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water problems, plumbing issues, and unsanitary conditions. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases since 2020.

Historical complaints to the Department of Buildings from 2018-2022 regarding work without permits and electrical wiring were investigated but no violations were found. The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure systems, including heating/hot water, plumbing, and pest control, particularly regarding rodent management as evidenced by the extensive number of rodent-related service requests and inspections in 2025. The persistent access issues encountered by HPD inspectors in 2025, when attempting to address various safety and maintenance concerns, are noteworthy, as these suggest potential difficulties in obtaining proper access for building inspections and repairs. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received various violation notices, though most have been certified as corrected by early 2025.