1958 68th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building at 1958 68th Street in Bensonhurst, owned by Ivin Tang and built in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. In 2018, the building faced multiple complaints in October regarding unsanitary conditions (specifically pests), electrical wiring problems, and refrigerator issues, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were unable to gain access for their investigations.

Earlier that same year, in July 2018, there were concerning reports about indoor air quality (ventilation), asbestos, and mold, with the mold complaint triggering an emergency response; however, HPD's inspection found no violations in that instance. More recently, in December 2024, a complaint about an illegal conversion at the property was filed with the Department of Buildings, which remained open until May 2025 when the inspector attempted access for the second time but was unable to conduct an inspection.

This history of maintenance issues, particularly the combination of electrical, unsanitary, and potential mold problems in 2018, could suggest ongoing concerns about the building's maintenance standards. It's worth noting that all the 311 complaints and violations have been officially closed, though in many cases inspectors had difficulty accessing the unit to verify the reported conditions.