2053 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The two-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building at 2053 85th Street in Bensonhurst, owned by Gauge Lee and constructed in 1924, has experienced multiple maintenance issues and violations in recent years. Most notably, in December 2024, the building faced several significant complaints including slow water leaks, ceiling plaster issues, mold problems, and pest infestations, with violations being issued specifically for pest problems.

The property has a concerning history of boiler-related issues, with six separate complaints between 2022 and 2023 regarding defective or inoperative systems, and an active ECB violation from November 2023 concerning rusty water in Apartment 2F, for which a penalty of $625 was imposed. The building has also experienced recurring problems with door and window maintenance, including an active violation from December 2024 regarding missing or defective window guards and self-closing doors in Apartment 1F. In addition to the above concerns, the building has undergone multiple inspections for illegal conversions, though inspectors were often unable to gain access.

Between 2023 and 2025, there were numerous health and safety-related complaints including unsanitary conditions, plumbing issues, and water quality concerns, though many inspections resulted in no violations being found. The property has maintained a consistent record of addressing pest issues, with no reported bedbug cases in the past three years, and while inspections for paint/plaster issues and various repairs frequently resulted in no violations being issued, the sheer volume of service requests suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent Department of Buildings complaint from May 2025 regarding plumbing issues is currently active, indicating that some maintenance concerns remain unresolved as of mid-2025.