180 Bay 31st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

180 Bay 31st Street is a 4-story, 9-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Hyman Schattner. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance issues over the past five years, with the most pressing concerns being heat and hot water services. There were three documented instances of heat/hot water complaints (January 2022, December 2022, and January 2025) affecting either the entire building or individual apartments, though inspections confirmed restoration of services in each case.

More recently, in June 2025, the building has faced rodent issues, with inspections revealing rat activity and violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building has seen various maintenance violations and complaints, including issues with doors, windows, and paint/plaster in mid-2022, though many of these were closed without violations due to inspection access issues. The property has demonstrated some progress in compliance, with a rodent inspection in July 2025 resulting in passing, following initial rat activity findings in June 2025.

Previous violations from 2021 and 2022, including concerns about building security (missing locks), self-closing doors, and fire escape obstructions, were addressed and certified as corrected. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past eight reporting periods (2018-2024), indicating effective pest management. The building underwent some improvements as evidenced by a permitted work job issued in May 2021. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, particularly concerning heating systems and recent rodent issues, the management has generally responded to complaints, with most being resolved through inspection confirmations or corrections.