134 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

134 Lawrence Avenue is a 6-story, 74-unit residential building in Kensington, constructed in 1980 and currently owned by James Kase. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues in early 2025, with multiple complaints between January 7 and January 22, suggesting potential systemic problems with the building's heating infrastructure.

These complaints, classified as emergency situations, were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though inspectors found some conditions did not violate housing laws. Other maintenance issues documented in 2024-2025 include plumbing problems (toilet issues in December 2024), electrical lighting concerns, and painting/plastering issues, particularly affecting ceilings and walls. The building has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024, including hot water provision problems, door repairs needed in apartments 4C and 5H, and a concerning cockroach infestation in apartment 3B recorded in February 2024.

The Department of Buildings records show some historical violations, including a failure to file an external low-pressure inspection in June 2023 for which the current status is active, and three other active violations from 2019. The building's bedbug infestation history shows sporadic occurrences, with the most recent reporting period (2024-2025) showing one infested unit in 2022 and none in subsequent years, while rodent inspections in 2009 and 2010 passed without issues. Recent inspections and service requests indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to heating systems and various building infrastructure elements, though many complaints have been addressed through inspections or correction confirmations, suggesting a responsive (if not always fully effective) management approach to maintenance issues.