2840 West 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 2840 West 36th Street in Coney Island, owned by Bernice Ramkishun and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with the most recent complaint in November 2024 involving the entire building.

The property has also faced multiple maintenance challenges in late 2024, including emergency-level issues with window safety (broken/missing window guards), door/window problems, and various non-emergency concerns such as floor issues and pest infestations. The Housing Maintenance Code violations recorded in 2024, particularly in apartment 2R, reveal multiple problems requiring attention, including a water leak, broken ceramic floor tiles, pest infestations (mice), and issues with plastered surfaces and paint. The building's history indicates persistent concerns with heat and hot water, as evidenced by a December 2021 complaint and the recent 2024 issues, suggesting potential ongoing problems with building systems.

There are also open violations from 2023-2024 regarding bedbug reporting requirements, though the prior filings between 2019-2020 showed no infestations during those periods. While some violations and complaints have been closed through resolution or inspection, notably including the emergency situations in late 2024 and various 2024 Housing Maintenance Code violations, several open violations remain, particularly concerning bedbug reporting requirements and a broken window counterbalance in 2R. The building's recent history shows a pattern of both systemic issues (heat/hot water) and specific unit problems, particularly concentrated in apartment 2R, highlighting ongoing maintenance challenges within the property.