6826 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 7-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 6826 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge, owned by John Thermos and constructed in 1910, has experienced recent heating system challenges that warrant attention. In January 2025, the building faced multiple heat and hot water issues, with three separate complaints logged between January 16-21, 2025, all involving the entire building and categorized as emergencies.

While HPD responded to these complaints and conducted inspections, issuing violations, the recurring nature of these heating system problems suggests ongoing maintenance concerns. Notably, these heating issues occurred during the winter months when reliable heat and hot water are critical for tenant comfort and safety. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug management compliance, with multiple annual reports filed between 2019 and 2025 showing zero infested dwelling units, zero units requiring eradication, and zero re-infestations.

This demonstrates effective pest control measures by the property management. However, there were two Housing Maintenance Code violations recorded in 2023 and 2022 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required, though these violations were subsequently closed. The building's violation history indicates occasional compliance issues, but these appear to be addressed in a timely manner once identified by HPD inspections.