1269 East 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The four-story New Law tenement at 1269 East 18th Street in Midwood, owned by Necha Schwartz, has experienced recurring heating system issues throughout 2024-2025, with eight documented complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building between December 2024 and May 2025. These emergencies were generally addressed promptly, with most being resolved even before inspections could be conducted.

The building underwent several significant safety improvements in late 2024, including the correction of multiple door-related violations involving self-closing mechanisms at the building entrance and laundry room, as well as repairs to heat risers in apartment B7. Other maintenance issues addressed during this period included unsafe electrical wiring and broken glass at exterior light fixtures, though one violation regarding encumbered fire escape egress from apartment B7 remains open as of the last inspection. The building's management has dealt with periodic bedbug infestations, with four documented cases between 2021 and 2024, though the most recent 2023-2024 reporting period showed zero infestations.

Historical records show that the property failed to submit required energy benchmarking reports in 2019, though these violations were subsequently dismissed upon confirmation of submission. A rodent inspection from 2013 resulted in a pass, indicating good pest control practices at that time. While the recent heating system challenges are notable, the building has generally addressed maintenance violations promptly when identified, as evidenced by the closure of multiple Housing Maintenance Code Violations and prompt response to 311 complaints.