8014 19th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 42-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 8014 19th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Vincent Ragosta, has had several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most recently, in 2025, there were two housing maintenance code complaints regarding mold and a slow water leak.

In 2024, the building experienced multiple problems including water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), unsanitary conditions with pest infestations (specifically mice and roaches), and multiple complaints related to smoking in prohibited areas. The building underwent a Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspection in July 2024, which revealed several maintenance issues including water damage in apartment 1DR and various repairs needed in common areas, though no violations were formally issued. Additional concerns include an open violation from the Department of Buildings regarding the failure to file a required energy benchmarking report since May 2019.

The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with the most recent reports from late 2024 indicating three affected units that were successfully treated. While there have been multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pest problems, most have been resolved, though notable open violations remain concerning pest infestations in apartment 5B. The property also has a history of water-related issues, as evidenced by multiple water leak complaints and violations requiring repairs to address these problems.