467 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 467 40th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Massimilliano Lupo, has experienced persistent pest issues over the past several years, with particularly notable rodent activity. Most recently, in March 2024, the Department of Health reported rat sightings and violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building has documented multiple rodent-related incidents between 2019 and 2024, with inspections showing rat activity as recent as April 2024 despite some passing inspections and bait applications.

A concerning cluster of violations emerged in December 2021 regarding Apartment 2R, including issues with windows, flooring, doors, and plumbing, with some classified as emergency violations. The building's infrastructure has faced various challenges, including a heat and hot water outage in April 2019, though these systems were reportedly restored promptly. There are significant outstanding Department of Buildings violations related to the cellar level, with multiple active ECB violations from 2020 totaling $25,000 in penalties, including non-compliance with a Commissioner’s order regarding unauthorized work.

The property has undergone several inspections for bedbug reporting between 2021 and 2025, with no confirmed infestations reported in recent filings. While the building received a permit for unspecified work in February 2022, the history of service requests, maintenance code complaints, and environmental violations suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and compliance. The most recent bedbug reports from 2024-2025 show no current infestations, indicating some progress in pest management, though the persistent rodent issues remain a notable concern.