190 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 190 Lawrence Avenue in Kensington, owned by 190 LAWRENCE LLC and built in 1931, has experienced several concerning maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in March 2025, serious structural concerns were identified, including an uneven bathroom floor in apartment 1R and rotting, sagging joists below that unit's floor, which were observed to be supported by wooden shoring. This situation was documented in a violation issued by the Department of Buildings, suggesting significant structural instability.

The building has also faced recurring issues with basic services, including a complete loss of heat and hot water affecting the entire building in January 2025, and multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions, particularly related to garbage/recycling storage and pest infestations, with violations issued as recently as April 2025. The property has an active set of violations related to building maintenance, including water leak issues affecting multiple hallways, broken fire-retardant materials, and problems with garbage storage in the basement. Earlier violations from late 2023 included concerns about mold, hot water supply issues, and paint/plaster conditions that required attention.

While rodent inspections in 2023 showed compliance, the building's overall maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and hygiene conditions. There have been two bedbug inspections (in 2021) showing no infestations during their respective reporting periods. More recent complaints in 2025 raised concerns about building vibrations and stability, resulting in a partial vacate order being served, though inspections found no violation warranted at that time. The building's management has faced scrutiny for not filing required safety inspections in 2023 and 2024 for external low-pressure systems, and multiple HPD violations are presently open, indicating persistent maintenance issues requiring attention.