1702 West 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The 42-unit, four-story New Law Tenement building at 1702 West 1st Street in Gravesend, owned by Maria Santomauro, has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues that require attention. Most recently, between April and June 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations involving plumbing issues (particularly concerning bathtubs/showers), door/window problems, and unsanitary conditions including pests. Notably, there are open violations from December 2024 in apartment D5 related to electrical outlets, smoke detector issues, and plaster/paint maintenance needing correction.

The building's mechanical systems have shown persistent concern, with multiple complaints about the boiler system in late 2023 and early 2024, though inspections often resulted in "No Violation Warranted" findings. The building has undergone various inspection periods showing fluctuating conditions, with some improvements noted. A significant inspection in April 2023 revealed issues with fire escape accessibility in previous years, though these appear to have been resolved.

Rodent inspections from 2011 through 2025 show a mixture of passed and failed inspections, with the most recent (April 2025) indicating compliance. While no bedbug infestations have been reported in the past two years (2022-2024), there was a documented infestation and successful eradication of five units in 2021-2022. The building's plumbing, electrical systems, and general maintenance appear to be ongoing areas requiring attention, as evidenced by the frequency and nature of recent complaints and violations.