238 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The four-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement building at 238 East 26th Street in Flatbush, owned by Gabriel Grunblatt and constructed in 1925, has recently experienced several concerning maintenance issues. Most notably, during June 2025, there were multiple emergency service requests for electrical power outages, and reports of plumbing issues including problems with toilets and bathtubs/showers. In early 2025, there were significant heating and hot water system failures affecting multiple apartments, and indoor air quality concerns related to ventilation.

The building has undergone several inspections revealing various maintenance violations, including problems with fire escape accessibility (blocked by air conditioning units), and multiple issues in apartment 5D such as window repairs needed, door self-closing mechanism deficiencies, and wall painting requirements. Earlier complaints from 2024-2025 indicate persistent water leak problems, heavy flow conditions, and even mold issues. The property has been subject to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, most of which have been closed after appropriate corrective actions were taken.

These violations included requirements for repair of various building systems and conditions, such as fire escape access, window repairs, and general maintenance of common areas. Despite these issues, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past five reporting periods from 2020 to 2025. Additionally, a rodent inspection conducted in 2016 passed with no significant findings. While many of the recent complaints have been promptly addressed and closed, the recurring nature of certain issues, particularly related to heating, water systems, and electrical outages, suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges within the building.