866 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The three-story, 10-unit building at 866 43rd Street in Borough Park, owned by Gregorio Paredes and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring maintenance and violation issues over the past several years. Most recently, in February 2025, there was a paint/plaster issue with the ceiling that necessitated an HPD inspection attempt, though access was not granted.

The building has a documented history of unauthorized modifications and maintenance challenges, including multiple failed HPD inspections between 2018-2019 regarding appliance, electrical, and lighting issues. Significant problems were reported in 2018, including mold, pest infestations, water leaks, and ceiling damage, with some violations leading to enforcement actions and ECB violations related to illegal basement conversions, unauthorized cooking facilities, and improper plumbing installations. The building currently has an active violation from September 2024 regarding failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection.

Historical data shows a pattern of unresolved access issues for inspections, particularly in 2019 when multiple complaints about electric/gas ranges and lighting problems could not be inspected. Though the building has maintained a clean bedbug record from 2020 through 2023, with no reported infestations in any units, the history of building code violations and maintenance issues suggests ongoing management challenges. The property has three open housing maintenance code violations from 2018 related to illegal conversion and occupancy issues, including unauthorized living spaces in the basement and kitchen facilities.