449 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 449 61st Street in Sunset Park, owned by Mark Weinberger, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably concerning heating systems and water infrastructure. The most recent incident occurred in October 2024, when the entire building was reported to have heating and hot water problems, which resulted in violations being issued after an HPD inspection. Prior to this, in December 2019, there was a steam pipe/riser issue that HPD was unable to inspect due to access problems.

The building has also faced multiple violations in Apartment 4C, which has emerged as a particular area of concern. Recent inspections in October 2024 revealed several issues in 4C, including a water leak in the bathroom ceiling, mold condition, multiple boundary paint violations, window guard requirements, and various door repairs needed. Apartment 4D has also had documented issues, including roof leak concerns and hot water problems.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with official reports from 2018 through 2024 showing no infestation or re-infestation cases in any units, indicating effective pest management practices. While the building's age (constructed in 1924) presents typical New York City tenement challenges, the recent heating system problems and water-related complaints suggest ongoing infrastructure maintenance needs. The building's management has generally addressed violations once cited, as evidenced by the "Closed" status of most recent violations, though some issues required multiple citations to ensure resolution. The most recent comprehensive inspection period has shown a cluster of violations, particularly in late 2024, across both 4C and 4D apartments, indicating concentrated maintenance challenges in these upper-floor units.