433 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building at 433 78th Street in Bay Ridge, owned by Mikulas Hlinka and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past several years. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a heat and hot water problem affecting a specific apartment, though these services were restored before inspectors conducted their evaluation.

Similar heating complaints were recorded in 2018, with both apartment-specific and entire building issues reported in October and November, though inspectors were unable to access units for verification. The building has two active Department of Buildings violations for failing to file External Low-Pressure Inspection reports in 2018 and 2023, and recent HPD inspections have generated multiple violation notices related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, though recent filings indicate no confirmed infestations between November 2022 and October 2024.

Additional notable violations from 2018 include the need to properly post emergency procedures for suspected gas leaks and housing information guides in both English and Spanish in the first-story public hall, as well as requirements for carbon monoxide detection device notifications. In August 2023, there was an issue with the building's bell/buzzer/intercom system, though no violations were issued following the inspection. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, the property has maintained relatively consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, with no reported infestations or eradications in the most recent filing period for 2024-2025.