1361 65th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Located in Borough Park, 1361 65th Street is a 3-story New Law tenement building constructed in 1931, currently managed by 1361 LLC and containing 6 units. The building has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years, with a concerning pattern of heat and hot water problems in early 2023 involving multiple complaints and emergency Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) interventions. While these issues appear to have been resolved, more recent concerns include a rodent sighting in June 2025 and various building maintenance violations identified in September 2024, particularly impacting emergency egress and safety systems. These violations include obstructions in fire escapes, household articles blocking emergency egress pathways, and rust issues on balconies and stairs.

The building has also been subject to multiple 311 complaints and HPD interventions regarding plumbing and water supply issues, with a notable emergency complaint about these systems in March 2024. Safety concerns were flagged in 2024 regarding fire escape conditions and the roof hatch door, though these were subsequently closed. A more recent violation from June 2024 indicates problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 3R. Despite these issues, the building has maintained a bedbug-free status according to annual reporting requirements.

Two complaints regarding potential illegal conversions were filed in 2023 and 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the property in both instances. The property shows a pattern of maintenance challenges that have required multiple interventions from city agencies, particularly regarding heating systems, emergency egress, and basic maintenance. While some issues have been resolved through official interventions, several violations remain open as of July 2025, including concerns about building safety and egress. The building's age and classification as a New Law tenement suggest it requires ongoing attention to meet modern housing standards.