254 73rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The 31-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 254 73rd Street in Bay Ridge, constructed in 1926, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly regarding building systems and sanitation. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, with the most recent occurring in February 2025, though HPD was unable to access the building for inspection.

The building has also faced persistent pest control challenges, with three separate inspections for unsanitary conditions related to pests between 2024 and 2025, all resulting in HPD's inability to gain access for proper inspection. The property has demonstrated ongoing concerns with water-related issues, as evidenced by two water leak complaints in December 2023 (both resolved) and three unsanitary condition complaints regarding garbage and recycling storage between 2023 and 2024, some resulting in HPD violations. Importantly, there are currently four open violations from May 2024 related to garbage storage and fire egress obstructions.

While the building's bedbug reporting between 2019 and 2023 shows no confirmed infestations, other maintenance issues have been relatively consistent. The building has also experienced heat system failures, with emergency complaints recorded in December 2021 and January 2022, though these were subsequently resolved, indicating infrastructure challenges that require monitoring. Recent inspections have primarily shown either resolved conditions or situations where HPD cannot gain access for proper assessment, suggesting ongoing communication challenges regarding maintenance issues.