3751 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 4-story, 46-unit New Law Tenement at 3751 18th Avenue in Kensington, owned by Michael Hecht, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent months. Most notably, there have been multiple reported issues with heat and hot water throughout the building, with emergency complaints filed in January and February 2025, some of which resulted in violations being issued.

The building has also faced ongoing pest control challenges, with inspections from 2024-2025 confirming rat activity and repeated bait applications. Recent violations from November 2024 specifically highlight maintenance concerns in Apartment 5A, including issues with plaster surfaces, painting requirements, and a defective self-closing door. The property has three active Department of Buildings violations related to failure to file required inspections and reports between 2019-2023, including annual boiler inspection and external low pressure inspection documentation.

The building's recent history shows a pattern of infrastructure and maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems and pest control, with violations remaining open as of the most recent inspections. In addition to the active building violations, there have been multiple HPD complaints in early 2025 regarding various building systems and conditions, including plumbing and flooring issues, though many of these complaints were resolved with inspections showing no violations, or violations being issued with time allowed for correction. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violation notices, particularly concerning maintenance of common areas and compliance with housing maintenance codes, though many of these violations relate to more general maintenance issues rather than immediate safety concerns.