434 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 434 61st Street in Sunset Park, owned by 61 Community LLC and built in 1912, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has had multiple complaints about heat and hot water service in late 2024/early 2025, though these were resolved upon inspection. More recently, in 2025, there have been multiple service requests including plumbing issues, unsanitary conditions with pests, and a water leak.

The building is currently under investigation for several safety-related violations from June 2025, including concerns about smoke detectors, fire escape, carbon monoxide detectors, and electrical wiring, all of which were temporarily addressed but remain relevant. Housing Maintenance Code violations from late 2024 included issues with a defective vestibule door, intercom system, bathroom mold, and various maintenance problems in apartments 1D and 3C. The building has also had two "illegal conversion" complaints in 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

While the property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements with no infestations reported since 2022, the rodent inspection results show a mixed history, with the most recent inspection in February 2024 passing, following a failed inspection in July 2021. The building's infrastructure appears to be experiencing increasing maintenance demands, as evidenced by the frequency and variety of recent complaints, particularly related to basic services like heat and hot water, as well as building safety systems. Continued monitoring of these issues may be warranted, though specific requirements for resolution are determined by individual violation notices and housing court processes.