85 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 85 Lawrence Avenue in Kensington, owned by Joseph Mendlowits, has experienced several notable issues since its construction in 2006. Most recently, the building has been cited for failing to file required annual bedbug reports in both 2023 and 2024, with previous similar violations in 2021 and 2022, suggesting ongoing non-compliance with this important safety requirement.

Back in 2018, the building faced multiple violations related to safety and administrative requirements, including the need to repair a defective smoke detector in the third-floor apartment, and to properly post various safety notices in the lobby regarding smoke detector and carbon monoxide device requirements, as well as the building's registration number and heating system keyholder information. During the same period, there was also a complaint about mold that led to an HPD inspection, though no violations were found in that case.

The building's earlier history includes a failed rodent inspection in 2014, though no subsequent rodent-related issues have been documented. A bedbug report filed in 2022 for the period from November 2020 to October 2021 showed no infested units, though all three units had previously been treated and there were no re-infestations reported. While the building was constructed in 2006 and is relatively new compared to many other NYC buildings, it has experienced recurring compliance issues with basic safety and reporting requirements that are intended to protect resident health and safety.