1081 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 3-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1081 Flatbush Avenue, owned by 1081 Flatbush Ave LLC, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges in recent years, with numerous complaints and violations recorded between 2018 and 2025. Most notably, in March 2025, there were multiple HPD complaints regarding water leaks, heat/hot water issues, and various building systems (including gas, plumbing, and intercoms) that could not be inspected due to lack of access.

The building has persistent issues with plumbing and water systems, as evidenced by emergency complaints for radiators, bathtub/shower problems, and slow water leaks in May 2025. Apartment 3 has several open violations from a 2021 inspection, including issues with self-closing doors, window counterbalance, and hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees. The property has a history of various safety concerns, including multiple ECB violations in 2019-2020 regarding an illegally extended restaurant structure obstructing fire escape routes, though these were resolved with penalties.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved or slow-to-resolve issues, particularly regarding building systems, safety compliance, and prompt inspection access. While recent annual bedbug reports show no infestations from 2020-2024, there have been recurring problems with building systems and facilities, including multiple complaints about heat/hot water systems, various plumbing issues, and problems with building access systems. The most recent violations and complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges that require monitoring, particularly given the building's age (built in 1930) and historical pattern of deferred maintenance.