665 88th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The 4-story, 78-unit New Law Tenement building at 665 88th Street in Fort Hamilton, built in 1928 and currently owned by Adam Pokrzywa, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns being a recurring lack of heat and hot water throughout the building. Most recently, in May 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints about building-wide heat and hot water issues, though these were reportedly resolved in short order. The building has also faced challenges with interior conditions, including mold and ceiling plaster issues in May 2025, and more serious building-wide violations related to lead-based paint hazards identified in April 2023.

Apartment D10 has been the focus of multiple violations regarding various maintenance issues, including missing window guards, plumbing problems, and deficiencies in carbon monoxide and smoke detection systems. The property has undergone inspections and received citations related to security concerns, with open violations as of October 2023 regarding defective locking assemblies at the building entrance. Recent inspections in 2023-2024 identified issues with doors, windows, and building access systems, though not all resulted in violations.

Health and safety concerns have been addressed through various inspections, including rodent inspections, which have consistently passed since 2012. The building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations across multiple reporting periods from 2020 through 2025, indicating effective pest management. While some building systems and maintenance issues have persisted, the property has shown responsiveness to most complaints, with many being addressed promptly through the Housing Maintenance Code violation process.