2249 83rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 19-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 2249 83rd Street in Gravesend, built in 1929 and currently owned by Dani Selmanovic, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heating and hot water problems, with multiple violations issued between late 2024 and 2025 affecting apartments B3 and D3, including inadequate heat supply and defective heating system components. The building has also faced persistent plumbing challenges, with multiple complaints and violations related to water supply issues, including recent emergency complaints in June 2025 concerning basins/sinks and water leaks.

Safety concerns include open violations regarding carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in apartment D3, as well as issues with hot water temperature exceeding 130°F in the bathroom of D3. The property has active Department of Buildings violations related to the failure to file external low pressure inspections for the years 2018-2020, and a rodent inspection history from 2010-2011 indicates past pest control challenges. The most recent complaints from April 2025 involved both heating/hot water issues and water supply problems, with some resulting in violations that the owner was required to address within a specified timeline.

Multiple inspections throughout 2024-2025 by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) have documented various maintenance issues, including problems with paint/plaster work on walls and ceilings in several units. An inspection of the building's egress system in April 2025 found no violations at the time of inspection, and a thorough examination of plumbing fixtures was conducted in December 2023, though some violations remained open. While some complaints have been addressed and closed, the building continues to exhibit recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, which represents the most significant pattern of resident complaints and violations over the past two years.