687 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 687 86th Street in Bay Ridge, currently owned by Mohamad Muhieddine and built in 1931, has experienced several significant issues over the past two years. Most notably, in 2021, there was a major structural incident involving the building's retaining wall, which collapsed into the rear yard over an area of approximately 50 feet by 16 feet, creating serious safety concerns about egress for multiple apartments.

This resulted in multiple violations and penalties totaling $8,750, though records indicate the issues were addressed and the violations were dismissed by early 2023. In 2024-2025, the building underwent multiple HPD inspections resulting in various non-emergency and emergency complaints, including issues with plumbing fixtures (bathtubs, showers, toilets), general maintenance (bell/buzzer/intercom), and electrical wiring.

Of particular concern is a September 2024 safety violation regarding smoke detectors that HPD was unable to inspect. The building has demonstrated good pest management practices, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past seven years of bedbug reporting data, spanning from 2019 to 2025. While many recent complaints have been resolved through inspections and corrections, including a heavy water leak and pavement issues, the frequency and variety of recent maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure.