449 68th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 449 68th Street in Bay Ridge, owned by Vanessa Chan, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between December 2024 and January 2025. These complaints, which affected the entire building, were consistently addressed by HPD, though access issues and recurring problems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building's heat and hot water system appears to be particularly problematic, with at least nine documented emergency complaints in the past three years specifically related to these essential services. In addition to heating issues, the building has faced rodent control challenges, with multiple reports filed between 2022 and 2024, including sightings of rats and mice, though inspections were often hampered by access issues.

While one inspection in December 2022 reportedly found only minor violations, the frequency of complaints suggests an ongoing pest management concern. More recently, the building appears to have maintained a bedbug-free status, with no reported infestations or eradications in the past filing period from November 2023 to October 2024. The building's age (built in 1918) and history of maintenance complaints underscore the importance of monitoring building conditions, particularly regarding heating systems and pest control.