1315 50th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1315 50th Street in Borough Park, owned by Sam Klein and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with the most recent incidents occurring in late 2024. Specifically, there have been multiple emergency complaints regarding inadequate heat or hot water for the entire building, with recurring issues documented between February 2024 and December 2024, including two open complaints as of December 2024.

The most recent inspection in December 2024 revealed several violations in Apartment D3, including inadequate heat and hot water supply, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and defective self-closing doors, though these were certified as corrected by January 2025. Historical records show a pattern of heating system problems, including an inspection in January 2023 that identified issues with apartment doors and radiator components in Apartment D1, as well as concerns about access to the building's heating system. The building's bedbug reporting history shows a generally positive trend in recent years, with no reported infestations or re-infestations in the last three annual reporting periods (2021-2024).

Previous infestations in 2021 affected five units, but records indicate successful eradication. Besides the heating system challenges, the building has been relatively compliant with housing maintenance codes, though there have been various violations related to individual apartments' doors and heating equipment that have typically been addressed promptly. The most significant ongoing challenge for this building appears to be maintaining consistent heat and hot water services, as evidenced by the frequency and persistence of related complaints throughout the past three years.