964 East 15th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The 24-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 964 East 15th Street in Midwood, built in 1925 and currently owned by David Nierenberg, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years. The building has had multiple heating and hot water outages, with ten documented complaints between 2019 and 2022, though most were resolved quickly. Pests have been an ongoing problem, with violations issued in October 2021, and three pest-related complaints recorded in 2025.

The property has also faced several regulatory violations, including multiple failures to file the required External Low Pressure Inspection documentation between 2023 and 2024, currently representing an active violation. In 2019, the Department of Buildings documented safety concerns including loose and shaking stairway railings and an exit door not self-closing, though these issues were marked as resolved. In late 2021, a series of violations were identified in apartment 2A related to safety equipment, including requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, which were certified as corrected by February 2022.

Additional issues were found in apartment 5C regarding water leaks and damaged surfaces, also addressed by November 2021. The building has consistently filed "No Infestation" reports for bedbugs from 2019 through 2024, indicating successful management of this particular pest issue. Recent inspections and violations indicate ongoing challenges with building maintenance and regulatory compliance, particularly regarding safety inspections and system upkeep.