471 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
This three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building located at 471 40th Street in Sunset Park has experienced persistent maintenance challenges since at least 2023. The property, owned by Ahmed Hassan and constructed in 1914, has ongoing rodent issues, with multiple rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents reported throughout 2024. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has conducted several inspections, with the most recent rodent compliance inspection in May 2025 showing a "Passed" result.
The building has also faced significant maintenance violations, particularly in Apartment 1R, including issues with lead paint, plumbing (toilet), window frames, flooring, and interior wall conditions. Multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints were filed in June 2023 regarding various maintenance issues, resulting in the issuance of violations. The property has a history of compliance inspections related to rodent activity, with bait application occurring regularly between February and September 2024.
There are also open Department of Buildings violations from 2023 related to failure to file required external low-pressure inspections. Historical complaints dating back to 2020 suggest previous concerns about illegal conversions and work without permits, though these complaints were marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" or "Access Denied" at the time of inspection. More recently, the building has received violations related to improper maintenance of hot water systems, window guards, and pest control requirements. The owner received orders to correct various conditions, including the need to address broken window frames and floor issues, though many of these violations remain open as of 2024-2025.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1914 |
Total area | 5769 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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