1915 West 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The two-story, three-unit New Law Tenement building at 1915 West 6th Street in Gravesend, owned by Kak Lau and constructed in 1925, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past five years. Most notably, there has been a recurring failure to file annual bedbug reports with HPD, with violations documented in 2021 through 2024, all of which remain open as of the latest inspection in April 2024.

The building underwent substantial and concerning modifications in 2020, including work without proper permits, with inspections revealing a completely gutted second floor, removal of plumbing and gas lines, installation of unapproved fixtures, and serious structural issues with the parapet wall and fire stopping. These violations generated multiple ECB citations totaling over $5000 in penalties, though records indicate these were ultimately resolved. In 2020, there were also reports of building stability concerns, including complaints about shaking and vibrating, which were investigated in 2024 and resulted in the rescinding of a vacate order.

The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and improvement work being planned and executed, with the most recent permits issued in 2022 and 2024. Several Department of Buildings complaints were filed between 2020 and 2022, including allegations of illegal gas hook-ups and possible illegal conversion, though inspections generally found no violations warranting further action. Despite the resolution of many past violations and the issuance of new permits, the persistent bedbug reporting issue and history of unpermitted modifications suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges for the property.