666 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The four-story, 34-unit New Law Tenement building at 666 Ocean Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Rick Gropper, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of unsanitary conditions involving pests, with multiple violations documented in May 2025 alone, following similar complaints in April 2025. Additionally, there are ongoing concerns about water-related issues, with two water leak complaints (one heavy flow and one slow leak) recorded in January 2025, along with related plumbing issues.

The building currently has open violations from a December 2024 inspection, including safety concerns such as missing window guards in apartment G4 and defective smoke detectors in multiple units (A3, C4, H4). While the building's bedbug reports from 2022 through 2024 show no infestations in recent years, historical data from 2018-2019 indicated prior activity. The property has undergone various inspections regarding rodent activity, with mixed results between 2016 and 2017, though the most recent inspection in 2017 showed compliance.

The building's recent service history shows an uptick in reported issues, particularly around cabinets (with violations in 2025) and general maintenance concerns. Multiple violations have been issued, though some complaints have been closed without finding housing law violations (such as the flooring/stairs issue in May 2025). The presence of open violations related to basic safety features (smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors) in several units is concerning, though these were documented as class B violations, indicating they may be less urgent than class C violations. The property also experienced water-related issues in early 2025, with multiple complaints about leaks, though some inspections were unable to gain access for verification.