2872 Brighton 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235

The 18-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 2872 Brighton 4th Street in Brighton Beach, built in 1931 and currently owned by Galina Shpelfogel, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in June 2025, there were multiple complaints resulting in HPD violations, including water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks), general complaints about cabinets and the bell/intercom system, and issues with doors/windows - specifically door and window frames. Additional problems included unsanitary conditions with mold and pests, all requiring the property owner to correct the conditions within specified timeframes.

The building's history reveals persistent maintenance challenges, with several open and recently closed violations. In 2023, there were multiple repairs required, including bathroom tile replacement in apartment 3E, repairs to a self-closing door in apartment 1B, and various issues with public areas including the removal of encumbering items and repair of floor tiles. A significant heating system problem was identified in March 2023, with violations concerning rotting flue pipe, exposed wires, and leaking main line vent that required replacement.

The building has successfully completed three consecutive bedbug inspections from 2021-2024 with no infestations reported. However, rodent activity has been documented during inspections in 2018 and 2025, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 showing rat activity. The property has also faced challenges with compliance inspections, with an active complaint from July 2024 showing inability to gain access for inspection. The building's record includes multiple violations related to energy benchmarking reporting, though these were dismissed following challenges between 2019-2020.