861 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

861 48th Street is a four-story, 32-unit New Law Tenement building located in Borough Park and owned by Rubin Dukler. Built in 1928, the property has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with significant problems emerging particularly in 2024-2025.

Most notably, there are active violations related to building safety and maintenance, including: multiple open violations from November 2024 in apartment A5 concerning defective plastered surfaces and paint requirements, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors; recent complaints from May 2025 about mold and wall conditions; and multiple sidewalk shed violations from 2021-2024. The building's management has a concerning track record regarding timely repairs and regulatory compliance, with several open violation notices between 2023-2024 for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections and for not certifying corrections of immediately hazardous violations. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of issues requiring attention, including plumbing problems, pest infestations, and various general maintenance concerns documented through 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints.

While some complaints have been resolved, such as April-May 2025 complaints about doors, windows, radiators, and various surfaces where no violations were found, several significant issues remain unaddressed. These include multiple open violations regarding fire safety equipment, water damage, and building code compliance, suggesting ongoing challenges with property maintenance and regulatory compliance. The property's record also indicates past issues with illegal activity, electrical work without permits, and problems with exterior elements like the parapet wall and sidewalk shed, though many of these past violations have been resolved or dismissed.