3723 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 46-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 3723 18th Avenue in Kensington, built in 1930 and currently owned by 3723 18th Ave Apts LLC, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. In January 2025, multiple emergency complaints were reported and subsequently closed, including unsanitary conditions related to pests, a carbon monoxide detector issue, flooring problems, and radiator/plumbing concerns. Earlier, in January 2025, there was a heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building.

The property has a documented history of pest issues, with repeated reports of rodent sightings and bedbug infestations between 2019 and 2024, though the most recent bedbug report from 2024-2025 shows no infested units. The building faces ongoing compliance challenges, with several open lead paint hazard violations from November 2024 affecting apartments 3A, 7A, 7B, 9B, and 12B, though some previous violations (in apartments 1A, 2A, 3B) have been closed. A significant safety incident occurred in 2018 when the building's egress was found obstructed by bikes and furniture, resulting in a penalty.

The building's infrastructure has shown recurring issues, including problems with heat/hot water, plumbing systems, and unsanitary conditions. While the most recent rodent inspections from November 2024 passed, there have been multiple reports of rat activity between 2022 and 2024. The building also has two outstanding annual energy efficiency reporting violations from 2019 and 2021. The property has demonstrated some ability to address and correct inspection findings, as evidenced by numerous closed complaints, though certain issues have persisted or recurred over time.