657 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 657 East 21st Street in Flatbush, currently owned by Hezy Edwin, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building in early 2025, including three emergency calls between January 4-5, 2025, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored upon inspection.

The building has also faced significant electrical and sanitation challenges, with a November 2024 lighting outage and multiple pest-related complaints in 2024, including a September complaint that resulted in documented violations. The building's maintenance history shows particular concentration of issues in Apartment A2, with several violations recorded in 2024-2025 including plumbing problems, floor repairs needed, and window guard installation requirements, some of which remain open.

Inspection records indicate active violations related to boiler inspections, with three separate violations issued between 2019-2023 for failure to file annual boiler inspection reports, though recent bedbug reports show no infestations since 2019, and rodent inspections in 2022 and 2019 showed passing results. The building's age (constructed in 1931) and the pattern of maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges typical of older NYC construction, with particular emphasis needed on heating system reliability and comprehensive building maintenance. While many recent complaints have been addressed and closed, the recurring nature of heating system issues and some remaining open violations indicate areas requiring continued monitoring for resident impact.