2251 81st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 22-unit, four-story New Law Tenement at 2251 81st Street in Gravesend, built in 1922 and owned by Leah Berkovits, has experienced persistent heating system issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been four documented complaints about heat and hot water problems in the entire building between late 2022 and early 2025, with the most recent complaint filed in January 2025 still showing unresolved access issues for inspection.

The building has also faced multiple maintenance challenges, including a significant cluster of paint and plaster violations in October 2022 affecting walls and cabinets, particularly in Apartment C5, which had various subsequent repairs needed for electrical, plumbing, and plaster issues. More recent violations in May 2024 in Apartment A1 involved defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The property has undergone several inspections related to compliance with Local Law 188/17, with mixed results regarding access, though no violations were found in recent inspections.

A boiler complaint in December 2023 was also recorded but showed no violations upon inspection. Encouragingly, there have been no bedbug reports since 2021, and the most recent rodent inspection in April 2022 passed, suggesting some improvement in pest control. However, the recurring nature of heating system complaints, some of which have been reported as emergencies, remains a notable concern in the building's recent history.