434 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The two-family house at 434 39th Street in Sunset Park, currently owned by Tahira Ahmad, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues throughout 2020 that remain relevant as of July 2025. The building, which was constructed in 1910, has been plagued by multiple safety and habitability violations, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment.

Between January and February 2020, the property generated numerous emergency complaints, including issues with mold (designated as an unsanitary condition), heat and hot water access problems, door-related concerns, and safety compliance matters related to carbon monoxide detectors. Notably, the building was cited for multiple housing maintenance code violations in February 2020, including the need for an operational carbon monoxide detecting device, resolution of mold conditions in the bathroom, and various repair needs including door refitting, plaster surface repairs, painting requirements, and bathroom tile restoration. The building's documented problems suggest significant maintenance challenges during this period, with multiple complaints requiring inspection by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), some of which resulted in issued violations while others were closed without violations being found.

The property experienced at least one power outage incident in January 2020, adding to the list of concerning conditions. While some of these issues may have been addressed since 2020, the pattern of violations and maintenance requests during that period indicates a building with various habitability challenges that required ongoing attention from regulatory authorities. As of October 2023, the most recent data does not indicate whether these violations have been resolved or if new issues have emerged since 2020.