8621 20th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 21-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 8621 20th Avenue in Bath Beach, owned by Ervin Feldman and constructed in 1927, has experienced several significant safety-related events in recent years. In January 2023, multiple safety complaints were filed regarding carbon monoxide detectors, window guards, and smoke detectors, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations. The building has a concerning history of safety and code compliance issues, with violations documented in 2018 related to fire escape obstructions and safety equipment.

Specifically, there were issues with window guards, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors in apartment 3B, as well as general concerns about fire escape access involving flower pots at the 2nd and 3rd-story balconies. The property also had several Housing Maintenance Code requirements in 2018 regarding proper notices for smoke detector requirements, gas leak procedures, and the availability of housing information guides that were not initially met. On a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug management, with no reported infestations in the past five years (2019-2024), including most recent filings showing zero infested units in 2024.

While there was an illegal conversion complaint filed in 2020, the inspector was unable to gain access during both inspection attempts in 2021. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though recent years show improved compliance with bedbug management and fewer documented safety issues. All historical violations mentioned were properly closed, and inspections generally resulted in no violations being issued, indicating that while there have been numerous safety-related complaints, the management has typically addressed them to avoid ongoing violations.