209 Avenue F, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 209 Avenue F in Kensington, owned by Charles Rosenwasser and built in 1915, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning unsanitary conditions. Most notably, the building had simultaneous complaints of mold and pest infestations reported in April 2025, with HPD issuing violations that the owner is required to correct. This followed a similar pattern in July 2024, though no violations were found during inspection at that time.

Other significant issues include two instances of heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building in 2020 (April and November), though these were resolved quickly according to tenant reports. The building has also faced various safety concerns, including violations related to fire escape access (flower pots blocking egress) and door closure mechanisms, all of which were certified as corrected by September 2024. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with all annual reporting periods from 2019 through 2024 showing zero infested or previously infested units.

While rodent inspections in recent years have generally passed, earlier inspections showed multiple failures between 2010 and 2016. Other maintenance issues have included a significant water leak (2022), electrical problems (2022), and garbage storage concerns (2021), all of which were addressed through HPD inspections. The building's most recent HPD inspections in 2024-2025 have focused primarily on mold and pest control, suggesting persistent challenges with maintaining proper hygiene standards, despite some inspections resulting in no violations being found.