24 Clara Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The four-unit, two-story New Law Tenement building at 24 Clara Street in Kensington, owned by Max Stutman and constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems. Most recently, there have been multiple heat/hot water complaints in November 2024, with violations issued for inadequate hot water service affecting the entire building and specific apartments.

The building faced similar heat problems earlier in 2024, and as recently as April 2023, complainants reported inadequate heating systems. Additionally, there are significant current violations in Apartment 1F that require attention, including the presence of roach and mouse infestations, defective self-closing doors at the public hall, and missing safety features such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The apartment also has maintenance issues in the bathroom requiring attention to the ceramic tile joints. The building's history shows various safety and sanitary concerns between 2022-2024, including incidents involving mold, window guard issues, and problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though many of these earlier complaints were resolved or closed. While some past issues have been addressed, the repeated nature of heating system failures and ongoing pest problems in November 2024 suggest continued challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.