128 Bay 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The three-unit, two-story New Law Tenement at 128 Bay 13th Street in Bath Beach, owned by Leonard Ominelli and dating back to 1920, has experienced several notable events in recent years that warrant attention. Most significantly, in November 2024, the building faced multiple simultaneous issues including heat/hot water problems, concerning electrical wiring, and various appliance concerns, including issues with both electric/gas ranges. While the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducted inspections for these complaints, most were determined not to violate housing laws, though there was one instance of inspection access being denied.

Two new violations were recorded in November 2024 related to unauthorized plumbing and cooking facilities in the cellar, though these were noted as Class B violations and subsequently certified as corrected in January 2025. The building's history also reveals earlier concerns, including multiple annual bedbug reporting violations between 2021 and 2024, though records indicate zero infested or eradicated units during these periods. The property has faced building code challenges, including a 2024 complaint about illegal conversion (which was ultimately resolved through an Oath Violation), and previous issues regarding an illegally converted driveway from 2019, where the owner was found to be in violation of zoning resolutions regarding front yard planting requirements.

Notably, while the building experienced multiple maintenance issues in late 2024, the regular submission of bedbug reports indicating zero infestations suggests effective pest management practices have been maintained. The property has demonstrated responsiveness to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by prompt resolution of most violations, though the clustering of maintenance issues in late 2024 indicates a period of significant upkeep challenges. The building's history of heat/hot water problems, electrical issues, and intercom system difficulties suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges, though the resolution of numerous HPD complaints indicates that most reported issues have been addressed, even if some complaints were initially difficult to verify through inspection access.