259 46th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 259 46th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Brandon Li and constructed in 1907, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing rodent problems, with the most recent inspections in early 2025 and late 2024 both confirming rat activity, following previous inspections in March and April 2023 that also indicated rat presence. The building has also faced multiple safety concerns, particularly in early 2023, when violations were issued for missing or defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, in addition to broken window guards, unsanitary conditions related to pests, and window pane issues in apartment 1R.

These safety violations were primarily documented between February and March 2023. More recent health concerns have emerged, including a November 2024 rodent-related violation with follow-up inspections pending, and a June 2023 standing water issue that resulted in a summons. The building's maintenance history shows some improvement in certain areas, as evidenced by the bedbug reporting showing no infestations reported in the past several years (2019-2024).

However, the persistence of rodent and safety issues, particularly in recent years, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained regular compliance with 311 service requests and inspections, though many of these complaints have required multiple follow-up inspections, indicating potential difficulties in resolving persistent issues. In March 2025, an inspection related to an illegal conversion complaint found no violations warranted at the time of inspection.