1684 West 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The 46-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1684 West 1st Street in Gravesend, owned by Michael Malek and constructed in 1929, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with emergencies reported in 2019, 2021, and 2024.

The building has also faced recurrent unsanitary conditions related to garbage and recycling storage, with violations issued as recently as December 2024. The property has had plumbing issues, particularly concerning water supply, with immediate emergency complaints recorded in August 2022. The violations and complaints history reveals several safety-related concerns, particularly in 2022 when violations were documented in Apartment A6 regarding defective carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and self-closing doors, along with inadequate hot water supply in that unit.

A similar pattern of violations was noted in 2021 for Apartment A9, including issues with hot water supply and defective safety devices. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past four years (2021-2025), the recurring nature of heat, water, and sanitation issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent inspection in December 2024 resulted in violations regarding the accumulation of refuse and rubbish in the building's front yard, though past violations for similar conditions have been addressed and closed.