255 East 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 23-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 255 East 25th Street in Flatbush, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Pinchos Jager, has experienced significant infrastructure issues in recent months. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of heat and hot water complaints throughout 2025, with multiple building-wide and apartment-specific emergencies reported between April 5 and April 17, 2025. While many of these complaints have been closed following inspections, several violations were issued, indicating ongoing concerns with the building's heating system.

The building has also faced notable maintenance issues as documented in Housing Maintenance Code violations, including a December 2024 infestation of mice in apartment 4F (Class C violation) and ongoing issues in apartment 2E involving defective plaster surfaces, bathroom repairs, and kitchen cabinet problems. Other violations include various maintenance issues documented throughout 2024, such as broken windows and doors in apartments 2E and 3C. The building's recent heating system issues are particularly concerning, with HPD and Department of Buildings investigations occurring as recently as April 2025, though no violations were warranted according to the April 11, 2025 inspection.

The property has documented three instances of bedbug infestations between 2019-2021 but has had no reported cases in the subsequent four reporting periods through 2024-2025. While the building has experienced multiple pest control issues in the past, including a 2024 roach infestation in apartment 2E, recent bedbug reports show no affected units. The property has maintained relatively good compliance with rodent inspections, with a successful pass noted in November 2011. The extensive and recurring nature of the heating system complaints throughout 2025, along with the various maintenance violations across multiple apartments, indicates ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems, though some improvements appear to have been made based on closed violation status and recent inspections.