219 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The six-story, 41-unit New Law Tenement building at 219 78th Street in Bay Ridge, owned by Saul Friedman, has experienced significant and ongoing maintenance challenges over the past year. Most notably, there have been eight documented instances of heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building between December 2024 and March 2025, with several complaints resulting in violations being issued to the property owner by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building is currently facing structural and safety concerns, as evidenced by recent complaints regarding building shaking/vibrating and structural stability in October 2024, and ongoing facade disrepair issues with active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations from 2024.

Specific violations include problems with self-closing doors, carbon monoxide detection devices, and pest infestations in Apartment 3A, as well as issues with the building's elevator system. Recent complaints indicate continuing issues with indoor air quality, including chemical vapors/odors in March 2025. The building underwent multiple inspections related to these violations, and while some issues have been resolved or dismissed, several remain active as of 2025.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past seven years. The building's age (constructed in 1900) and recent history suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining basic services and addressing safety concerns, particularly regarding the building's heating system and structural integrity. The presence of multiple violation categories, including emergency heat/hot water issues, building safety concerns, and electrical system problems, indicates a pattern of maintenance challenges that require ongoing attention.