209 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The three-story, five-unit New Law Tenement at 209 Avenue M in Midwood, owned by Yuliya Manakhimov and constructed in 1931, has faced ongoing maintenance challenges over recent years. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with documented outages in 2019 (affecting the entire building) and January 2021 (affecting individual apartments), though in both instances, tenants reported that services were restored before formal inspections could confirm violations.

There have been multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, particularly concerning pests and mold, with five separate incidents reported between 2019 and 2022, including two pest-related complaints in 2022 and three mold-related complaints in 2021, though no violations were ultimately issued following inspections. The building's safety and maintenance record shows some improvements in recent years, with the most recent Bedbug Reports (2022-2025) indicating no infested units, though there remains an active illegal conversion complaint as of November 2024 that was marked as "Access Denied – 1st Attempt" during an inspection in January 2025.

Previous Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021-2024 primarily related to bedbug reporting requirements and some building access issues in 2018, including problems with doors at the main entrance. The building has maintained a regular schedule of bedbug reporting since 2021, showing consistent compliance with reporting requirements, and while there were some concerns about encumbrances in public halls noted in 2018 (bicycles, shoes, etc.), these violations were promptly addressed. Rodent inspections from 2012 showed one initial failure but a subsequent passing grade, indicating improved pest control management over time.