422 East 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 21-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement at 422 East 17th Street in Flatbush, owned by Marc Barron, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past year, particularly in 2023. The building's most recent significant concerns include a pest infestation violation documented in October 2023 (C-class violation) affecting apartment 1B, and a history of unsanitary conditions related to pests throughout 2023.

Multiple complaints were filed between July and October 2023 regarding various issues, including a malfunctioning intercom system, plumbing problems, and multiple violations related to safety concerns with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though many of these complaints were closed without violations being issued or due to lack of access for inspection. The building's maintenance history reveals several structural and safety issues that were addressed within reasonable timeframes. Notable violations from July 2023 included problems with mold, window repairs, broken plaster surfaces, and plumbing issues in basement apartment B22, which were subsequently resolved.

The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with violations noted in 2019 and a complaint about inadequate service in April 2023, though records indicate these were eventually addressed. While the building has faced periodic maintenance challenges, including the most recent pest violation in October 2023, there have been no documented bedbug infestations since 2018, and recent rodent inspections in 2018 and 2022 both resulted in passing grades. The Department of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development records show ongoing attention to tenant safety, with emergency issues like smoke and carbon monoxide detector problems being resolved promptly.