1774 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

1774 West 12th Street is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building in Gravesend, constructed in 1932 and currently owned by Jeffrey Yin. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout 2023-2025, with six documented complaints, including three in 2025 alone (March, January, and most recently May).

While some of these complaints were resolved quickly, others resulted in repeated inspections where access was not granted. The building also faced a significant water leak issue in May 2025, though inspection access was again denied. The first-floor apartment (1F) requires particular attention due to multiple open violations as of December 2024, including lead paint hazards, security issues with doors and windows, and missing or defective safety devices.

Specific concerns include peeling lead paint on the ceiling and door frame, an illegal slide bolt on the window, an illegal double-cylinder locking device at the door, and various other safety-related violations. While there have been previous heat and hot water stability improvements noticed during inspections, the building continues to experience system reliability problems. However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs and rodents in recent years, with all inspections showing zero infestation reports from 2021 through 2025, including the most recent bedbug report for the filing period November 2023 to October 2024 showing no affected units.