1029 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 1029 53rd Street in Borough Park, owned by Barach Iskowitz, has experienced a series of significant and recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in recent months. As of mid-2025, there are multiple active violations relating to building systems and safety equipment, including failures to file required low-pressure external boiler inspections from 2018 through 2024, and issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detector requirements.

Notable recent health and safety concerns include multiple incidents of mold (July 2023), pest infestations (June 2023), and an electrical wiring complaint (June 2023). The building has documented violations relating to windows, doors, and ventilation systems, particularly in Apartment 1F, where issues have been identified with self-closing doors, smoke detector functionality, illegal space usage, and concerns about a potentially non-compliant hot water heater. The property has a documented history of heat and hot water complaints from late 2022, though inspections yielded mixed results regarding access and violations.

The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of unresolved and recurring issues, particularly regarding the boiler system and safety equipment compliance. Most concerning are the open violations from 2023 and 2024 regarding the failure to file required annual boiler inspections, which pose potential safety and regulatory compliance questions. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems and resident amenities, with particular attention needed to address the apparent pattern of unsanitary conditions and safety equipment deficiencies.