239 Senator Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 239 Senator Street in Bay Ridge, owned by Tamer Elgendy, has experienced recurring issues with heating systems and pest management over the past several years. Most recently, in January 2024, the entire building faced heat and hot water issues that resulted in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has a documented history of heating problems, with multiple emergency complaints in 2022-2024 indicating inadequate heat or hot water, though some issues were resolved promptly according to tenant reports.

Pest management has been another notable concern, particularly regarding rodent sightings, with multiple complaints filed through 2022-2023. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted inspections in response to these complaints, and while some inspections resulted in no violations, there were instances of rodent-related complaints during this period. The building also has several active violations as of September 2024, including issues with clutter in public hall areas, broken tiles, and requirements for maintenance of the fire escape.

Additionally, there are multiple outstanding violations regarding the failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2023, which represents a significant regulatory compliance issue. The property has been subject to various emergency and non-emergency complaints, including issues with electric lighting in January 2022 and garbage storage concerns in 2020. While there was a bedbug report filed for the period from 2020 to 2021, it indicated no infested units. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both basic building systems and general upkeep, as evidenced by the pattern of complaints and the presence of multiple open violations as of the most recent inspections.