901 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The 77-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 901 80th Street in Dyker Heights, built in 1931 and currently owned by KGS 80th LLC, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly throughout 2025. The most pressing recent issues include multiple incidents of smoking or vaping in smoke-free areas (June 2025), concerns about indoor air quality due to chemical vapors (June 2025), and a pattern of water-related problems including multiple water leak complaints. Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented in 2024-2025, including electrical issues, unsanitary conditions (mold), and problems with various building systems, though most were resolved following inspections.

The building has faced persistent rodent issues, with inspections throughout 2024-2025 consistently indicating rat activity, though treatment has been applied regularly. The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about single device operation and no alternate service between 2018 and 2023, including recent ECB violations in 2023 related to misaligned components and ventilation issues, resulting in a penalty. Safety equipment maintenance has also been problematic; in 2024, Apartment 6A was found to have multiple safety device deficiencies including missing smoke detectors and defective carbon monoxide detectors. While the building has maintained a zero incidence of bedbug reports in recent years (2019-2024), the combination of ongoing rodent activity, periodic elevator service issues, and various maintenance violations suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.

The property has undergone regular inspections and has generally responded to violation notices, with most violations being closed following appropriate corrections, including gas supply issues in multiple apartments. Recent complaints about chemical odors and smoking violations, however, suggest some ongoing challenges with building regulations compliance. The building's heating system, listed as gas-fired, has been reported as functioning properly through recent inspections. A single complaint about unsafe/illegal demolition was recorded in 2023 but found no violations at the time of inspection.