1323 Avenue I, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The four-story, 32-unit New Law Tenement building at 1323 Avenue I in Midwood, owned by Ruvin Itskovich, has experienced several significant issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, there was a concerning steam radiator incident in Apartment 2A in January 2024 that resulted in a fatality, leading to multiple violations including one currently listed as active related to the building's structure and maintenance. The building has also faced recurring heating system problems, with HPD responding to heat/hot water complaints in both January 2025 and January 2021.

More recent violations from 2024 include issues with fire escape functionality, self-closing doors, and missing guardrails. The property has a documented history of pest issues, including bedbug infestations and rodent problems, though recent inspections as of 2025 have passed. Monthly bedbug reports show recent activity in late 2024, with one unit affected.

Several safety-related complaints were filed in March 2024 regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the conditions at that time. Inspection results and service requests between 2021-2025 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including problems with flooring, window guards, and various plumbing and electrical issues. The building's cellar area, in particular, has been the subject of multiple complaints and violations in 2024 regarding water, waste piping, and ceiling conditions. Despite these issues, many complaints from recent years have been closed without violations being found, though there are some active violations related to unpermitted work in the cellar and other infrastructure components that require attention.