2153 East 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 2153 East 13th Street in Sheepshead Bay, owned by Steven Chen, has a documented history of several significant maintenance issues, particularly during 2021. The most serious incident occurred in February 2021, when complaints about unsanitary conditions and mold were filed, though no violations were ultimately issued following HPD inspection. Subsequent inspections in March and April 2021 revealed multiple code violations that were subsequently resolved, including missing window guards in apartment 2R, encumbrances in public hallways, and various missing safety notices.

These violations encompassed requirements for smoke detector notifications, carbon monoxide detector requirements, agency housing information guides, and the building's registration number. Additionally, there was a violation involving a double cylinder lock at the fire escape door in apartment 2R. Since these issues were addressed, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all six annual bedbug reporting periods from 2020 through the current reporting period (2024-2025) showing no infestation (0 units).

The building, constructed in 1927, has been under consistent monitoring for compliance with housing maintenance codes, and while it experienced several violations in 2021, they were all certified as closed by specific dates in 2021. These included corrections to safety equipment and proper postings in common areas, as well as the removal of various encumbrances from public hallways. The most recent violation history shows no active or persistent maintenance issues, though it's important to note that the last recorded inspection and violation certification occurred in 2021, with no subsequent complaints or violations noted through October 2023.