2010 Newkirk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

This four-story, 34-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1931 has experienced several concerning issues in 2025, particularly related to water problems. Between May and June 2025, there were multiple reports of water leaks with heavy flow, mold infestations, and pest problems that resulted in violations being issued. These included three separate water leak incidents in May and June 2025, as well as mold and pest issues in June 2025 that received emergency classifications.

The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, with Housing Maintenance Code violations in late 2024 focusing on various issues in Apartment 2A, including pest infestations (roaches and mice), electrical problems, bathroom fixture concerns, and tile repairs that were subsequently certified as corrected in early 2025. Additional historical context reveals persistent maintenance issues, particularly in 2016-2018, when the building faced multiple rodent inspection failures, though the most recent inspections show compliance. There were also three separate incidents in 2024 (March) where inspectors could not gain access to investigate complaints regarding building stability, an illegal conversion, and excessive debris.

More recently, an active DOB violation from April 2021 remains on record concerning the failure to display energy efficiency scores. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reports filed in any of the past six reporting periods from 2019 to 2024. While the property owner has addressed many violations as required by law, recent water-related issues and the inability to gain access for inspections raise ongoing concerns about maintenance responsiveness.