367 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The 4-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement building at 367 96th Street in Fort Hamilton, owned by Enrico Ferdico and built in 1926, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in the past year. Most notably, there have been multiple recent complaints about pest infestations, with two separate unsanitary conditions related to pests reported in 2025 (February and May), and similar issues documented in 2021. The building has also faced several substantial maintenance concerns, including a broken window guard (February 2025), plumbing issues (bathtub/shower and cabinet problems in February 2025), and ceiling damage requiring attention (February 2025).

Significant violations remain open from 2021 inspections, particularly concerning fire escape maintenance needs, including rust removal and painting requirements for both the west and east fire escape stacks, as well as concerns about overgrown vegetation affecting ladder access. The building's maintenance history shows patterns of unresolved issues, particularly regarding pest control and building safety. While there were documented bedbug infestations in previous years (with the last known occurrence in 2022), the most recent bedbug reports from 2023-2024 indicate no infested units.

The property has undergone rodent inspections in 2013 and 2016, both of which passed. Several earlier complaints from 2021 regarding paint/plaster conditions (walls and ceilings), plumbing issues (including sink problems), and pest infestations resulted in violations, though some of these were subsequently closed. The building's violation history shows some recurring patterns of maintenance needs, particularly regarding painting, mold remediation, and safety compliance, suggesting ongoing challenges in maintaining building systems and standards.