472 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The 4-story, 3-unit building located at 472 42nd Street in Sunset Park, owned by Da Dian Yang, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in September 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints filed regarding heat and hot water outages, both in individual apartments and throughout the entire building, as well as issues with lighting. These complaints were closed, though some required occupants to file new complaints if problems persisted.

The building has also had recurring issues with pest infestations, particularly in 2019-2020 when multiple complaints were filed about unsanitary conditions and specifically reported rodents, with several inspection attempts being unsuccessful due to lack of access. Three consecutive open violations from 2021-2024 indicate non-compliance with the requirement to file annual bedbug reports with HPD. Additional maintenance concerns have been documented, including a non-functioning intercom system, refrigerator problems, and various building code violations.

The property has shown some historical rodent control challenges, with failed inspections recorded in 2010 and 2020, though a subsequent 2019 inspection passed. More recently, in April 2025, there was an active complaint regarding illegal or improper vent/exhaust systems, which remains unresolved. Earlier building violations from 2018 cite issues with a toilet tank cover and public hall doors, though these appear to have been addressed. While many complaints have been closed, they often required residents to initiate follow-up reports if problems persisted, indicating potential communication barriers between tenants and housing authorities.