5315 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The four-story, 43-unit New Law Tenement building at 5315 15th Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Kir Properties LLC and constructed in 1931, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the last two years, with the most significant recent problem being unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage. This issue has resulted in multiple HPD violations, including the most recent complaint from May 2025 that generated violations and necessitated corrections by the owner. The building has also faced heating and hot water system challenges, particularly notable in November 2024 when two separate emergencies were reported.

Housing Maintenance Code violations from mid-2023 included rodent infestation and water leak issues in Apartment 1A, along with a defective self-closing door violation in Apartment 4J. Safety compliance concerns were documented in 2023 regarding blocked fire escapes, with multiple violations issued for encumbrances obstructing egress from fire escapes on various floors, though these were subsequently addressed. In terms of more structural or systemic issues, the building had violations related to fire safety and emergency procedures posted in common areas, though these were certified as corrected by October 2023.

Historical records show previous concerns regarding building maintenance, including a 2018 ECB violation for failing to file a Certificate of Compliance with the Department of Buildings, and a 2021 violation related to energy efficiency score display requirements. However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations in recent years, with all annual reporting periods from 2019 through the present showing zero infested units. Recent rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024 have passed, indicating improvements in pest control management despite earlier complaints.