467 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The 16-unit, 4-story building at 467 42nd Street in Sunset Park, owned by Hyman Schattner, has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues spanning several years. Most recently, in August 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding safety concerns with fire escapes, electrical problems resulting in no lighting, sanitation issues with garbage/recycling storage, and a door-related matter, with some violations being issued for the fire escape and garbage storage issues. Earlier incidents include a November 2023 complaint about mold and another fire escape issue, both of which were investigated without violations being issued, as well as a January 2023 cooking gas complaint that was also resolved without violations.

The building has faced ongoing pest control challenges, with documented infestations of mice and roaches in Apartment K (2021) and mice in Apartment J (2023). Historical records show inspections in 2017 and 2018 revealing rat activity, though a subsequent compliance inspection in 2018 passed. The property has experienced various maintenance issues requiring attention to building systems and infrastructure, including a 2021 violation regarding an improperly installed air conditioning unit obstructing fire escape egress, and problems with floor and cornice repairs in Apartment K.

Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug incidents, with no reported cases in any of the annual inspections from 2019 through the present. The 311 service request and violation history indicates ongoing challenges with building maintenance and safety compliance, particularly regarding fire safety systems and general upkeep, though many issues have been resolved through inspection and certification processes. The building's age (constructed in 1914) and historical classification as a "New Law Tenement" are consistent with its current conditions and maintenance requirements.