885 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The six-story New Law Tenement building at 885 East 38th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Mark Weinberger, has experienced persistent heating system issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints filed about inadequate heat and hot water affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Most recently, in March 2025, another heat and hot water complaint was investigated by HPD, though no violations were found. Building maintenance has been documented as problematic, with multiple HPD violations issued in late 2024 regarding self-closing doors and latches in apartment 54 and various common areas, though these were certified as corrected by January 2025.

The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with three occurrences reported between 2021 and 2024, though only one unit (apartment 54) was specifically identified as infested in 2024, and records show it was eradicated. The Department of Buildings has noted a failure to file required FISP Cycle 9C technical reports by February 2024, which remains an active violation, though a previous Cycle 8C violation from 2019 was dismissed after a late penalty was paid. The property has undergone several investigations for unsanitary conditions regarding garbage and recycling storage in 2024, with some violations issued.

While no serious safety violations have been recorded in recent years, the recurring heat and water issues, along with the building's age (constructed in 1929), suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's management has generally addressed violations when cited, as evidenced by the closure of multiple HPD violations following inspection and certification. A rodent inspection in 2022 showed rat activity, though a subsequent compliance inspection in July 2022 passed, indicating some level of pest control management.