525 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 6-story, 42-unit New Law Tenement building at 525 East 21st Street in Flatbush, owned by Yechiel Weinberger and constructed in 1910, has experienced a series of maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and water-related problems, including recent water leak complaints (March 2025) and heating issues (January 2025). The building has faced persistent elevator maintenance challenges, with several violations for "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" between 2018-2025, and recent inspections in 2024-2025 revealing problems with elevator mirrors, cab lights, and safety systems, resulting in fines totaling $3,875.

Apartment 1D has required attention for multiple issues, including pest infestations (mice and roaches), mold, water leaks, and various maintenance problems, with some violations remaining open as of late 2024. The building's corridor areas have faced sanitation issues, with violations for garbage/recycling storage problems in December 2024 and multiple door-related complaints in late 2024. Recent rodent inspections in early 2025 have documented ongoing rat activity, with multiple bait applications required throughout the year.

The property has also experienced periodic heating and hot water service interruptions affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. While there have been numerous Department of Buildings violations recorded over the years, including for failing to file various inspection reports, most have been dismissed or resolved, though some HVAC-related violations remain active. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to most violations, with many being corrected within the required timeframes, though some issues have persisted or recurred, particularly regarding elevator service and unit 1D's maintenance conditions.