710 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The 43-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 710 Avenue S in Sheepshead Bay, owned by Moses Berkovics and constructed in 1930, has experienced persistent heating and water supply issues in recent months. Between late 2024 and early 2025, there were multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with at least two instances where HPD issued violations.

The building's maintenance challenges are further evidenced by a December 2024 mold complaint, which HPD was able to inspect, though the conditions did not violate housing laws. The property has also faced various maintenance issues, including paint/plaster problems and water leaks documented in late 2023. An inspection of apartment A11 in December 2023 revealed several violations including mold (approximately 5 square feet) on bathroom surfaces, a water leak in the hallway ceiling, and issues with lead-based paint.

The building's owners faced significant administrative requirements in 2021, including violations for failure to file energy benchmarking reports and maintain proper building conditions, resulting in a $1,250 penalty for improper debris management. Fortunately, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs, with zero reported infestations in the past five years, and successfully passed rodent inspections in 2022. While recent heating and maintenance issues have been persistent, the property has generally complied with major regulatory requirements, with most violations being addressed, though some are still listed as open.