199 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The 4-story, 30-unit New Law Tenement at 199 Gelston Avenue in Fort Hamilton, owned by Tom Vitta, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant problems occurring between 2018-2023. Three notable incidents stand out: there were heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building in February 2023 (emergency complaint), and ceiling paint/plaster problems in March 2023. The building had ongoing issues with mouse sightings reported to the Department of Health in March and July 2020 that remain unresolved as of 2023.

A comprehensive inspection on March 24, 2023, revealed multiple open violations, particularly concerning safety equipment and maintenance requirements. These included the need for proper notice of carbon monoxide detector requirements, repairs to water leaks at the roof bulkhead in the 4th story west section, and painting requirements in various common areas. The building also has an active violation from November 2019 regarding the failure to file the annual boiler inspection report for 2017.

More recent concerns include electrical wiring issues reported in August 2023 (though access was denied for inspection) and a building shaking complaint from February 2023 that resulted in an "no violation warranted" determination. Positive developments include the building being bedbug-free for the past three reporting periods (2021-2024), with zero infested units reported in the last six consecutive filings. The property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including wall paint/plaster complaints in 2018 (some resulting in violations), but minimal recent reports of systemic issues, suggesting improved responsiveness to maintenance concerns. The most recent records indicate ongoing attention to safety requirements, though some violations remain open as of the latest inspection data.