2305 81st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 7-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 2305 81st Street in Gravesend, owned by Joseph Jaccarino and constructed in 1927, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, multiple complaints and violations related to mold conditions have emerged, particularly affecting Apartment 2, where recent inspection records from August 2024 documented both Class A and C violations regarding mold, along with multiple other maintenance problems. These issues include evidence of water leaks, electrical outlet problems, and pest infestations, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issuing violations for window frames, window panes, and various wall conditions in June 2024.

The building has also faced documented heat and hot water system problems in late 2021, though these issues were reportedly resolved shortly after tenant complaints. The property has two active Department of Buildings violations from 2019 and 2023 related to failure to file required boiler and external low-pressure inspection reports, though it should be noted that these dates predate the building's current maintenance issues. Recent inspections and service requests have shown a pattern of maintenance concerns, particularly focused on Apartment 2, where violations have been issued for water damage, electrical problems, and mold.

While there has been one bedbug report filed in 2025 covering the period from November 2023 to October 2024, it currently shows zero affected units, suggesting this issue may have been resolved or was not present during the reporting period. The most recent batch of housing maintenance code complaints from August 2024 included issues with mold, electrical problems, pest infestations, and water leaks. Multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints have been recorded, indicating ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. The building's age and history as a New Law Tenement suggest it may be subject to particular regulatory requirements, and the recent pattern of violations and complaints indicates significant ongoing maintenance challenges that warrant attention.